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.