Travelling by Car
Travelling South take the M5 to Exeter then the A38 towards Plymouth leaving at the Totnes turning on the A384. On reaching Totnes turn right at major set of traffic lights onto the A381 following signs to Dartmouth. Continue to follow signs for Dartmouth turning left onto the A3122 at Halwell. Total distance from Totnes approximately 12 miles.
Useful web links for car drivers:
www.theaa.com
www.multimap.co.uk
Car Parking in Dartmouth in 2010
April 1st to September 30th
During the months of April to September the only town car park is short stay and we recommend
visitors to use the Park & Ride.
Park & Ride - TQ6 0JL - is situated on the A3122
Totnes road by the Dartmouth Leisure Centre
and opposite Sainsbury’s. Open to all motor vehicles (not having a trailer attached)
classed (i), (ii), (iii), plus coaches, except during period of Dartmouth Regatta.
Charges – Cars: £4 for 24 hours or £3 after 2pm but this will only last until the end
of the day. If 24 hours required after 2pm the charge is £4. Coaches: £6 for 24 hours.
Change is needed as tickets are issued by machine.
Weekly Permits £30 for 7 days available from Tourist Information Centre
Buses run from 8 am until 6.40 pm Mon – Sat; 9.30 am – 6.40 pm Sunday. Every 10 mins then
20 minutes after 2pm and all day Sundays.
If the last bus is missed the Park and Ride ticket is valid on the 90/90A buses to Townstal, which run regularly until 11pm
In the town - please be aware that there is only one or two hour parking on the roadside during
the summer months. The Mayor’s Avenue Car Park in the town centre is limited to 4 hours.
Charges please refer to www.southhams.gov.uk.
October 1st to March 31st
Mayor’s Avenue Car Park reverts to Long Stay and the Weekly Permits can be used.
Parking on the North Embankment is free from the September to May.
Blue Badge Holders – have to pay in Mayor’s Avenue Car Park but can have one extra hour free.
Can also park on the road if the parking space is surrounded by broken white lines (nearly all
the road side parking is) or can park for 3 hours on double yellow lines as long as not causing
an obstruction.
Weekly Permits are issued by the Tourist Information Centre and cost £30 in 2010. They cover
parking in Mayor’s Avenue, 1st October to 31st March and the Park & Ride only 1st April to 30th
September. They also cover most other Car Parks in the South Hams.
Season ticket for holiday accommodation – if you are supplied with a Car Parking Permit with
your holiday accommodation this can be used in Mayor’s Avenue at any time of year, space
permitting. They do not give access to the Reserved Spaces by the hedge.
Travelling by Air
For general information on all inbound flight options to the South West visit:
www.visitsouthwest.co.uk (travel pages)
Exeter Airport (30 miles)
For all flight options to Exeter Airport visit: www.exeter-airport.co.uk
Plymouth Airport (35 miles)
For all flight options to Plymouth Airport visit: www.airsouthwest.com
Bristol Airport (108 miles)
For all flight options to Bristol Airport visit: www.bristolairport.co.uk
Travelling by Train
Nearest main line station with direct service to London is Totnes – approximately 12 miles from Dartmouth.
National Rail Enquiries
telephone 0845 748 4950 or visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk, www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk or www.virgintrains.co.uk
Rail tickets can also be purchased at Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre.
Travelling by Coach
Nearest National Express departure point is Totnes - 12 miles. Dedicated booking line: 08705 808080 or visit: www.nationalexpress.com
National Express Tickets can be purchased from Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre.
To get from Totnes by public transport you can catch the no 111 bus directly to Dartmouth. www.stagecoachbus.com
Travelling by Sea
Public ferries to Spain and France available from Plymouth Ferry Port - 35 miles
Dedicated booking line: 08703 665 333 or visit: www.brittanyferries.com
Travelling by Private Boat
Visit www.dartharbour.org.uk for full details
Travelling by Taxi
Kestrel Taxis 01803 832 526
Devon Taxis 01803 833 778
Blue Bird Taxis 01803 833 522