Wikipedia Plymouth railway station serves the city of Plymouth, Devon, England. It is on the northern edge of the city centre, close to the North Cross roundabout. It Is the second busiest station in the county of Devon, and is the largest of the six surviving stations in the city and the only one that is served by Inter City trains.
It is on the route from London Paddington to Penzance, 245 miles 75 chains (395.8 km) from Paddington, and is the junction for the Tamar Valley Line to Gunnislake. The station is managed by Great Western Railway. Services are operated by Great Western Railway and CrossCountry. The Panel Signal Box at the station controls all trains between (but not at) Totnes in Devon, and Liskeard in Cornwall.
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Passenger Numbers
April 2022 to March 2023: 2,313,092
April 2021 to March 2022: 1,992,020
April 2020 to March 2021: 678,094
April 2019 to March 2020: 2,372,040
April 2018 to March 2019: 2,416,376
April 2017 to March 2018: 2,449,080
April 2016 to March 2017: 2,509,452
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GWR Station Services, Arrivals and Departures
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Plymouth station North Road, Plymouth PL4 6AB
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Drake’s Trail in West Devon is a 21-mile, multi-use route linking Tavistock with Plymouth. I've cycled Drake's Trail three times as part of longer rides. My first time was Tavistock to Plymouth (mostly downhill), the other times were Plymouth to Tavistock (mostly uphill). The trail follows the route of the old GWR Tavistock to Plymouth railway (apart from a section between Horrabridge and Clearbrook). Expect viaducts with magnificent views across to Dartmoor, wooded cuttings and the occasional tunnel from this age of grand engineering.
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One of the UK’s most spectacular bus rides, traversing the beautiful and extensive Dartmoor National Park.
Dartmoor National Park is one of the UK’s most stunning open wildernesses. Explore the moorland views and towns, spot the ponies and cattle wandering freely and catch a glimpse of the austere Dartmoor prison. Our Dartmoor Explorer provides the experience from both Exeter and Plymouth, as well as towns and villages across the moor.
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Route
Exeter Bus Station - St Thomas Railway Station - Longdown, Lamb Inn - Dunsford Meadhay - Doccombe - Moretonhampstead Court Street Car Park - Batworthy Miniature Pony Centre - Warren House Inn - Postbridge Post Office - Powder Mills - Two Bridges Hotel - Princetown Fox Tor Cafe - Yelverton Roundabout - Southway - Milehouse - Plymouth Railway Station - Plymouth Viaduct - Plymouth Royal Parade
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From Aberdeen, the English section of EuroVelo 1 takes you along the north Scottish coast to Inverness. You will pass through Cairngorms National Park and Loch Lomond National Park and reach the Scottish coasts by following the Lochs and Glens Route. After going across the Irish Sea, the route visits the island of Ireland and then returns to the Welsh Coast at Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. It joins the Celtic Trail and continues to Wales and Bristol and through Exmoor National Park. Largely tracing the course of former railway lines, the last part of this route takes you across the breathtaking viaducts and bridges bequeathed by Victorian railway engineers, passing through tunnels carved under the hills of Britannia.
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Following Europe’s mighty western border, reaching from Scandinavia, to South and Western Portugal, the Atlantic Coast Route visits the majestic fjords of Norway, the wild Irish coastline, the rough cliffs of Brittany and the sun-kissed beaches of Portugal, totalling 11,000 km. Along the way you will not only be seduced by bustling port cities and cosy fishing villages, but you will be impressed by dramatic landscapes and have the chance to enjoy the best seafood each country has to offer.
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The 99-mile Route 27 route combines the beaches and estuaries of North Devon with the lush green valleys of West Country rivers. Many sections of Route 27 are traffic-free and flat, making them ideal for families or less experienced cyclists.
The Devon Coast to Coast route combines the beaches and estuaries of North Devon with the lush green valleys of the Torridge, the Tavy, the Walkham and other West Country rivers.
The route also skirts around the western flank of Dartmoor, offering superb views of Cornwall and the surrounding area.
On top of that there are many local links and spurs to explore.
Largely tracing the course of former railway lines, the route takes you through tunnels and across the breathtaking viaducts and bridges given to us by Victorian railway engineers.
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/devon-coast-to-coast/
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A stunning long-distance bike route along the south coast of England from Dover in the east to St. Austell in the west. Visit the Jurassic Coast, Brighton and Devon by bike and enjoy sea air, amazing views and a trip that you’ll never forget.
Route 2 is a long-distance cycle route which, when complete, will link Dover in Kent with St. Austell in Cornwall via the south coast of England. The route is currently 361 miles long. The only major gaps in this route are between Dawlish and Totnes, and Plymouth and St Austell.
Along the way, you’ll see the Jurassic Coast, the 95-mile stretch between Exmouth in east Devon and Studland Bay in Dorset. It’s called the Jurassic Coast due to the layers of sedimentary rock which contain an amazing richness of fossils and form a near-complete record of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
It has been recognised as a site of outstanding international importance for earth sciences and was designated as England’s first natural World Heritage Site in 2001.
Along Route 2 you’ll pass through some of southern England’s most interesting cities including Bournemouth, Poole, Brighton and Exeter. Exeter is a small but vibrant city with a rich history, magnificent cathedral, imposing Roman wall and beautiful quayside. Brighton is known for its Grade II-listed pier, burgeoning arts and culture scene and its bohemian vibe.
Devon County Council has completed the last link between Exmouth and Dawlish Warren with the opening of a new bridge over the railway at Powderham. Constructed to span the main railway line to Plymouth, the bridge is in a Special Area of Conservation and next to an internationally important bird reserve.
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Daily 6 buses from Exeter to South Brent, 5 continue to Ivybridge, 4 continue to Plymouth Live Map - bustimes.org
Bus Stops:
Exeter Bus Station (Stand) - Wonford R D & E Hospital (S-bound) - Countess Wear WESC Foundation (SE-bound) - Heathfield Drumbridges Roundabout (SW-bound) - Liverton, opp Benedict's Garage - Bickington Lemonford Caravan Park (W-bound) - Ashburton Bull Ring (Stop A) - Buckfastleigh Station Approach (Stop A) - S Brent, opp London Inn Mews - Bittaford, opp Horse and Groom - Ivybridge BP Garage (Stop B) - Laira Flyover (SW-bound) - Plymouth Royal Parade (Stop A8)
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Bus Stops:
Torquay Harbour Strand Debenhams (Stand C) - Paignton St Paul's Church (SW-bound) - Paignton Bus Station (Stand 3) - Paignton, o/s Zoo - Bridgetown, opp Stafford Court - Totnes Coronation Road opp Town Mill (Stop D) - Swallowfields King Edward VI School (NW-bound) - Dartington Shinners Bridge (W-bound) - S Brent, opp London Inn Mews - Bittaford, opp Horse and Groom - Ivybridge BP Garage (Stop B) - Laira Flyover (SW-bound) - Plymouth Royal Parade (Stop A8)
Plymouth Royal Parade (Stop A13) - Plymouth Viaduct (Stop B3) - Laira Flyover (NE-bound) - Ivybridge Town Hall (Stop A) - Bittaford Horse and Groom (SE-bound) - S Brent London Inn Mews (NE-bound) - Dartington Shinners Bridge (NE-bound) - Swallowfields King Edward VI School (SE-bound) - Totnes Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel (Stop E) - Bridgetown Stafford Court (NE-bound) - Paignton Zoo (NE-bound) - Preston Shelter (NE-bound) - Torquay Cary Parade (No 2)
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The West Devon Way is a 37-mile walking trail linking Okehampton with Plymouth via Tavistock. This important part of Devon’s recreational route network runs through superb countryside, with attractive scenery along the western edge of Dartmoor and much historical and heritage interest.
The downloadable booklet/PDF is good for navigating the route; but note that on the ground there may be some signage gaps.
https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/walk/long-walks/drakes-trail-2/
The Way explores the rugged and spectacular countryside on the western fringe of the Dartmoor National Park along the 18 miles between Okehampton, where it links with the Tarka Trail, and Tavistock. From there it continues a further 17 miles mainly in river valleys to Plymouth where it connects with the Erme-Plym Trail - see Two Moors Way. After Tavistock the River Walkham is crossed and below Yelverton the valleys of the Meavy and Plym are followed. The Way links with the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail and the Two Castles Trail to form a circuit of approximately 90 miles, dubbed the 'West Devon Triangle'.
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Route: From Royal Parade via St Andrews Cross Roundabout, Exeter Street, Charles Cross Roundabout, Exeter Street, Sutton Road, Commercial Road, Clovelly Road, Macadam Road, Finnigan Road, Laira Bridge, Billacombe Road, Pomphlett Road, Plymstock Broadway West, Horn Cross Road, Stanborough Road, Dunstone Drive, Furzehatt Road, Springfeild Road, Reservoir Road, Wembury Road, Knighton Road, Mewstone Avenue, Sea View Drive, Southland Park Road, Wembury Terminus, Church Road, Mewstone Avenue then reverse route back to Royal Parade.
https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/timetables/city-centre-plymstock-wembury#route
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