Plymouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plymouth

With a population of 247,297, Plymouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in Plymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Greedy Goose (Prysten House Finewell Street) and The Boathouse (2-5 Commercial Wharf Madeira Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pho Plymouth (Melville) and Knead Pizza (Prysten House) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Plymouth.

When to visit Plymouth

Plymouth in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 382
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 382
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plymouth in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Plymouth, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Plymouth

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Cross Country. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, Megabus and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 173 miles and will cost you around RM 280. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 262 for a journey of 365 miles. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 3 miles from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Cross Country. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, Megabus and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 173 miles and will cost you around RM 280. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 262 for a journey of 365 miles. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 3 miles from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Plymouth

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,829 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (887 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,301 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,087 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,147 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (306 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,213 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (666 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around RM 405 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 592 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth

Most booked hotels in Plymouth

Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 639+
Future Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 306+
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 271+
Travelodge Plymouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 172+
Crowne Plaza Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 473+
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 275+

Hiring a car in Plymouth

Expect to pay RM 7.65 per litre in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 91.77 and RM 122.36.

Expect to pay RM 7.65 per litre in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 91.77 and RM 122.36.