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 2011
25th March to 31st October 2011
During these months the town car park in Mayor's Avenue is Short Stay (4 hours maximum) and we recommend visitors to use the Park and Ride (TQ6 0JL) on the A3122 Totnes road by the Dartmouth Leisure Centre and opposite Sainsbury's. In 2011 the Park and Ride service will commence on 19th March.
There is a daily rate for 24 hour parking - £5.00 per car (maximum number of people 6) and Weekly Permits are available from the Information Centre - £32.00 per car per week (these also cover other Long Stay Car Parks in the South Hams).
Change is needed for the daily tickets as they are issued by machine.
For more information on car parks and charges please refer to www.southhams.gov.uk
Between 1st May to 30th September most on-street parking is limited to one or two hours.
Weekly Permits - £32.00 for 7 days. Available to purchase from the Information Centre. Park and Ride buses run from 08.00 until 18.40 Mon - Sat; 09.30 until 18.40 on Sun. Frequency every 10 - 15 minutes. If the last bus is missed the Park and Ride ticket is valid on the 90/90A buses to Townstal, which run regularly until 23.00.
1st November 2011 to March 2012
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 1st September to 30th April .
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 available for use in Mayor's Avenue Car Park during the winter months.
Season ticket for holiday accommodation – if you are supplied with an annual Car Parking Permit with your holiday accommodation this can be used in Mayor’s Avenue Car Park 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 http://www.crosscountrytrains.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 X81 (run by First) bus directly to Dartmouth. www.traveline.info
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
Dartmouth has a D Class In Shore Lifeboat stationed at Coronation Park - www.dartlifeboat.org.uk
Travelling by Taxi
Kestrel Taxis 01803 832 526
Devon Taxis 01803 833 778
Blue Bird Taxis 01803 833 522