Directions
Information on travelling to Devonport...
From Plymouth City Airport
Why, you might ask, is there a section on arriving by air - such as a tourist might?
This is Devonport, a local neighbourhood - surely there are no tourists here? Yes, there are. We do have tourists. I have received, at
least twice every summer for the last five years, emails from family-history researchers
who want to explore Stoke Damerel. Stoke Damerel being an early name for Devonport
(read more in the
history
pages). All of our visitors in this category arrived from Australia, excited to
see the place where their ancestors were born. I thoroughly enjoyed walking around
with them, helping to create an image of Devonport during the 19th century.
Granted, two a year is not many, but given the current regeneration of this neighbourhood
it's feasible to be optimistic. We have three centuries of history to offer, we
have plenty of waterfront, a marina, stunning views, a county cricket ground, and
much more. Plus we are growing, Devonport is improving daily. Soon there will be
proper hotels for visitors. Soon, if the council's planning goals come to fruition,
our waterfront areas will be alive with cafes & restaurants and buzzing with life.
And if perchance large industries begin to move into South Yard in the future, then
given all of the above, Devonport could well expect increased overseas visitors
who wish to fly to this part of the world. And for those that do, arriving at Plymouth
city airport, this is the driving route to Devonport....
- Leave airport driving southwest on Plymbridge Lane - 0.4 mi
- Turn left toward Derriford Road - 95 ft
- Turn right at Derriford Road - 0.2 m
- At Derriford Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A386 / Tavistock Road, Continue to follow A386 - 2.7 mi
- Continue on A3064 / Outland Road. Continue to follow A3064 - 0.1 mi
- Continue ahead through traffic lights onto the B3396 / Milehouse Road. Continue to follow B3396 ahead through 2nd set of traffic lights - 0.5 mi
- At mini-roundabout straight ahead onto the B3396 / Devonport Road. Continue to follow Devonport Rd downhill to the traffic lights - 0.6 m
- Turn right at lights into Fore Street
Bus Services
Two bus companies operate services through Devonport - First Devon & Cornwall and Plymouth Citybus.
First Devon & Cornwall
|
| Number |
Devonport location |
Heading for.... |
Timetable... |
| 3 |
Granby Way, Park Avenue, |
Naval Base, St Budeaux, Barne Barton |
link |
| 81, 81a, 81c (toward Cornwall) |
Ferry Road |
Whitsand, Cremyll, Looe & nearby Cornish places |
link |
| 81, 81a, 81c (toward Plymouth |
Ferry Road |
Plymouth rail station, city Centre, Bus Station |
link |
Plymouth Citybus
|
| Number |
Devonport location |
Heading for.... |
Timetable... |
| 26S |
Granby way, Park Avenue, (every 30 mins) |
Saltash |
26s pdf link |
| 26a |
Fore Street, Granby Way, Albert Road (hourly) |
St. Budeaux, Transit Way |
26a pdf link |
| 46, 46A, 146 and 246 |
Cumberland Road, Chapel Street, Granby Way, Albert Road |
city circular - around the city passing through Devonport |
pdf link |
By Rail
From London: trains leave for Plymouth regularly from Paddingtion station.
By Road
From Exeter take the A38 signposted Plymouth. On reaching Plymouth continue along the Parkway (A38) and branch left at A3064 Western Mill, signposted Devonport B3396. Go through the first set of traffic lights, turn left at the second set, and turn right at the third set of traffic lights onto Saltash Road, signposted Devonport B3396. Continue along this road onto Albert Road. You are now in Devonport.
...
By Water
- Arriving from Cornwall? Following the A374 in Cornwall will bring you to Torpoint,
a small town on the river Tamar. There is a popular vehicle & foot ferry that crosses
between Devonport and Torpoint regularly, every 15 minutes or so. If you take the Ferry
by foot, on reaching the Devonport side there is a taxi rank and a bus service available. (see Bus info above)
Don't forget to check-out the Royal Navy ships on the river as you cross. You'll be able
to see a lot of the dockyard and the naval base from the ferry - all very attractive.
- Arriving from France or Spain? If you intend to arrive in this city via a Channel
Ferry, then you will arrive at Millbay Dock. It's possible to walk to Devonport from
Millbay, but since you'll probably have luggage a taxi is quickest, it's only a
5 or 6 minute journey. There is no direct public bus from the Ferry at Millbay,
not to Devonport, it's too awkward; a taxi is best and they are easily available
from the Ferry port.