By air
When flying on London Heathrow or London Gatwick, there are several ways to
reach Plymouth. There is direct coach from Heathrow to Plymouth. Alternatively,
a train serves Gatwick and Heathrow from Plymouth. For more information on
coaches and trains visit
www.nationalexpress.com or
www.nationalrail.co.uk.
The local Plymouth City Airport offers a wide range of low-cost flights to
destinations in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the Channel Islands. For
more information on local flights visit
www.airsouthwest.com and
www.airwales.com.
Or alternatively, visit the airport's site on
www.plymouthairport.com.
By rail
The rail station is just a few minutes' walk from the main campus at Plymouth.
There is a regular train service from Plymouth to London Paddington which takes
between three and three-and-a-half hours. There are other direct services from
Plymouth to South Wales, the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland.
For rail enquiries, call 08457 484950 or visit
www.nationalrail.co.uk.
By coach
There are regular coach services from most major cities to Plymouth. The coach
service from Bretonside Bus Station in Plymouth to London Victoria goes via
Exeter and takes just four-and-a-half hours. Bretonside Bus Station is a few
minutes' walk from the main campus.
For coach enquiries visit www.nationalexpress.com.
By car
Plymouth is easily reached by following the M5 motorway and then continuing on
the A38 Expressway via Exeter. It's about a three-and-a-half-hour journey from
London to Plymouth.
In keeping with the University's environmental commitment, the use of cars by
students, other than students with disabilities, is actively discouraged.
However alternative parking can be found in the city centre.
By boat
Brittany Ferries operates a link from Plymouth to France (Roscoff) and Spain (Santander).
For more information visit
www.brittany-ferries.co.uk.
Local
A map of Plymouth and the university can be found here, a map of the campus can be downloaded here.