Find out all the ways you can travel to Seafest. 

This year we’re expanding our sustainable travel options to include a Shark and Ride which will cover all land based stops between The Barbican and Royal William Yard.

To help reach the new extended areas of Seafest we’re offering subsidised ferry trips between Mount Batten and The Barbican and onto Royal William Yard and Mount Edgcumbe. 

Jump to locations: Barbican & Sutton Harbour | Royal William Yard | Mount Edgcumbe | Mount Batten | Tinside Lido

Shark and Ride

The Shark and Ride will be operated by Plymouth Citybus and will be running during Seafest weekend. The shuttle bus service will be known as service 25P - this service will be in addition to their usual 25 service.

The shuttle bus will run from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 14 September and Sunday 15 September, running every 45 minutes.

There will be a temporary bus stop on Vauxhall Street, as well as a temporary bus stop at the bottom of Lambhay Hill. 

On Sunday 15 September bus stops on Union Street may be affected by the Union Street Community event.

View the full Shark and Ride map and bus timetable

Discounted Ferry travel

Plymouth Boat Trips are offering 50% discounted tickets on the Barbican - Royal William Yard - Mount Edgcumbe Service during Seafest Weekend. The discount will only be on this service. These tickets will be only be available on the day, no advanced bookings and are subject to availability. View the Plymouth Boat Trips timetable.

The Mount Batten Ferry is offering 50% off adult tickets during Seafest.  These tickets will be only be available on the day, no advanced bookings and are subject to availability. View the Mount Batten Ferry timetable.

The Barbican & Sutton Harbour

By Foot: From the traffic lights at the centre of Royal Parade, head south towards the sea, passing the Plymouth Guildhall on your left. Cross the road at Princess Street and head towards Notte Street. Cross at the traffic lights and turn left and head towards the entrance of Southside Street.  The distance from the centre of Royal Parade to the entrance to Southside Street and it’s approximately 500m.

By Bus: Catch the Plymouth Citybus number 25 for the centre Royal Parade, the Barbican and the Hoe route.

By Train: Travel with GWR to Plymouth train station which is 1.7km from the Barbican and Sutton Harbour. 

By Car: Join the A38 Devon Expressway to Plymouth and follow signs for Sutton Harbour and the Barbican.

Parking: There are more than 20 car parks in and around Plymouth city centre, the Barbican and Sutton Harbour, providing thousands of parking spaces for visitors. 

Road closures: The Parade / Basket Ope (from the junction at Vauxhall Street) – from 7am on Thursday 12 September to 2pm on Monday 16 September. Southside Street (from the junction of Notte Street to the junction of Lambhay Hill) – from 9.30am to 5.30pm on both Sat 14 and Sun 15 September

By Bike: Why not use Beryl Bikes, they are a fun and convenient way to travel across the city, with many pick up and drop off points conveniently located. Take a ride along Plymouth’s stunning Waterfront on the National Cycle Network routes 2 and 27 to reach the Barbican and Sutton Harbour. 

Royal William Yard

Address: Royal William Yard, Plymouth, PL1 3RP      

By Foot: The Yard is about half an hours walk from the city centre. Access into the Yard can be through the pedestrian arches at the main gate or along the board walk the right of the entrance that leads around Slaughterhouse Building to the marina

By Bus: From the City Centre, you can catch the Plymouth Citybus 34 Service, which leaves from Royal Parade approximately every 30 mins. This takes you to the main gate of Royal William Yard in under 10 minutes. Alternatively, the 21/21A service travels through Stonehouse, which is a 10 minute walk away.       

By Boat: Plymouth Boat Trips includes The Barbican, Royal William Yard and Mount Edgcumbe Ferry service, linking three iconic destinations on the water. Don't forget that Plymouth Boat Trips are offering 50% off discounted tickets during Seafest weekend.

By Car: Use Post Code PL1 3GD for Sat Nav directions.

Parking: The Yard operates a pay on display parking system at Royal William Yard which is managed by SIP Car Parks. You can pay for your parking by phone via the app or at machines on site that accept coins, cards and contactless payments.

Mount Edgcumbe

Address: Cremyll, Torpoint PL10 1HZ. For detailed travel information, visit the Mount Edgcumbe website.

By Bus: You can board the Plymouth Citybus 70(B) Service from Royal Parade, departing roughly every hour, and will drop you off near to Mount Edgcumbe.

By boat: Accessible via Cremyll Ferry, which departs from Admirals Hard at Stonehouse in Plymouth, this service operates daily and takes only 7 minutes, and Plymouth Boat Trips which offer a combined ticket from the Barbican plus a seasonal daily service.

By Car:  From Plymouth you can take the Tamar Bridge, or go via the Torpoint Car Ferry.

Parking: Mount Edgcumbe has a number of car parks available around the park.

Mount Batten

Address: The Mountbatten Centre, 70 Lawrence Road, Plymouth PL9 9SJ

By Bus: You will need to get the First Bus – Number 2 from Royal Parade which then takes you to the Mount Batten           

By Boat: You can catch the Mount Batten ferry over from the Barbican landing stage, and make the short, flat walk to the activity centre, which will be 50% off adult tickets during Seafest.

By Car: Turn left off of the A38 Expressway at Marsh Mills Roundabout onto A374 signed “Plymouth City Centre”. After 3⁄4 of a mile, get into the right-hand lane and follow signs for Kingsbridge, Plymstock A379. This will take you across Laira Bridge, keep to the right-hand lane there will be a Brown sign on the right saying follow all signs to Mount Batten. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Pomphlett Road Signposted Plymstock.

Follow the road until you arrive at the next set of Traffic lights. Turn right; go through the next set of traffic lights. Stay on this road (approx. 11⁄2 miles) straight on through the roundabout at Yacht Haven. Follow the brown signs along the road and then turn right in to the Mount Batten Centre. We are below the “tower”."

Parking: There is free car parking available at the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, the centre has an automated number plate recognition system so you must register your vehicle on arrival at the main reception. There is also free (but limited) on-street car parking on Lawrence Road and in the Plymouth City Council car park overlooking Plymouth Sound.

Disabled parking: There are 4 disabled parking bays at the front of the main centre.         

Tinside Lido

Address: Tinside Lido, Hoe Road, Plymouth PL1 3DE

By Bus: The 25B bus takes a route from Royal Parade to Plymouth Hoe.

Parking: There is a number of parking options available around Tinside Lido, including on-street and city centre car parks.