Plymouth travel guide
Plymouth Tourism | Plymouth Guide
You're Going to Love Plymouth
With a population of 247,297, Plymouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plymouth has to offer.
Where to Eat in Plymouth
If you’re looking for affordable options, River Cottage - Plymouth (Brewhouse Royal William Yard) and Pho Plymouth (Melville) are great picks.
When to visit Plymouth
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plymouth in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Plymouth, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Plymouth
Plane
When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Plymouth from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 26h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Plymouth to London takes 4h 50m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $275 for a 12h 35m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city center, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 5 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Easirent, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 531 km and will cost you around $36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 563 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from downtown Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Plymouth
Where to stay in Plymouth
Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $159 and up for a 5-star experience.