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Virgo's Haircut

Resident Train Guru
Jul 5, 2003
4,490
On a train...
Just stumbled accross this info and thought it may be of use to someone...

By Road
If entering from the north or east then you need to take the main Plymouth junction on the A38. This is about 1/4 from the initial flyover when you enter Plymouth. Continue over the flyover, under the next roundabout and take the next large turning - it is sign posted "Home Park - Plymouth Argyle". From there take the second exit off the roundabout - heading towards the city centre.(If arriving from the west or south - take the 5th or last exit off the roundabout). From there, continue down "Outland Road" from about 3/4 of a mile. The ground will quickly come into view on the left hand side after a sports club. Take the left turn immediately after the car park and a second left will take you into the car park (if you turn right towards the "Mayflower Sports Centre" then additional parking can be found next to the building). If you are travelling from Cornwall a toll of £1 for cars is payable on the Tamar Bridge.

By Rail
On exiting the station, turn right and continue down the hill, under the railway bridge to "Pennycomequick" roundabout. Continue up the hill on the other side of the roundabout. There is a park on the right after about 200 yards and there is a footpath to Home Park signposted. Alternatively, you can get a bus to "Milehouse" to save the walk.

By Bus
You will arrive in Bretonside Bus Station. Proceed through the station and up onto the main road above. Turn left and walk to the roundabout (called "St. Andrew's Cross"). From there take the third exit more or less straight ahead - onto "Royal Parade". From here you will need to catch a bus to "Milehouse" from one of the many bus stands - you may need to ask someone which one. Alternatively you can walk halfway down "Royal Parade" and take the large right into "Armada Way" (between MVC and Dingles). Continue up to the top of "Armada Way" - right through the city centre. Take the subway under the roundabout and bear right. You should leave the subway just infront of the road leading to the station - you can then follow the "By rail" instructions above.
 
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Pavilionaire

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Jul 7, 2003
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Watch out for unmarked cameras on the A303 Ilminster by-pass in Somerset, if that is your preferred route.

60mph stretch of single carriageway, will get done if doing over 70mph.
 


Virgo's Haircut

Resident Train Guru
Jul 5, 2003
4,490
On a train...
Also, when travelling on the A31/A35, it can be VERY slow after Ringwood, particuarly at peak times. Especially near Dorchester, Bridport and at Honiton.

I speak for vast experience of this route. Should take about 4 1/2 hours to Plymouth.
 


Marc

New member
Jul 6, 2003
25,267
not sure what time I'm leaving yet but with 3 people in a 1.4 clio it might take nearer 6 hours ;)
Have done Newquay in 5hours before so should so this on in 4 1/2 or less
 


Lady Whistledown

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Jul 7, 2003
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Last time we were there it took about an hour to get out of the car park at the ground.

We were drinking champagne having just clinched promotion however so it wasn't the end of the world.
 




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