About Plymouth

Plymouth, also known as Britain’s Ocean City, is on the south coast of Devon.

The city is home to a large range of filming locations with everything from period architectural buildings, stunning harbourside areas, waterfronts and historic ports to a post-war city centre, offering a variety of unique locations to industry.

Watch our 360 video to see more of Plymouth's amazing landscapes.

Travelling to Plymouth

Plymouth is easily accessible via road, rail, water and air.

The main route via road is via the M5, which merges into the A38 which runs directly to Plymouth. Drive time from London is around four hours and only two and a half hours from Cardiff or Bristol.

Travelling from London via train will take around three hours with direct trains between Plymouth and London Paddington. Other direct trains run from Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street.

The closest airports to Plymouth are Exeter Airport and Newquay Airport, both about an hour’s drive away. Bristol Airport serves more destinations and is just a two hour drive.  

Staying in Plymouth

The city has a huge range of accommodation options that suit a variety of budgets and needs. The team at Film Plymouth are happy to advise and introduce you to key local contacts within the hospitality sector.