Royal Citadel, Plymouth
Royal Citadel, Plymouth is a fascinating, historic building. It's a dramatic 17th century fortress built to defend the coastline from the Dutch, and keep watch on a recently rebellious town, the Royal Citadel is still in use by the military today..
It's simple to reach Royal Citadel, Plymouth, in Plymouth, by train. Simply hop on a train to Plymouth station and then it's just a 25 minute walk away.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Royal Citadel, Plymouth’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 06:25:00 until 20:00:00
- Saturday open from 05:20:00 until 19:00:00
- Sunday open from 08:00:00 until 20:30:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at all times. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | WHSmith and Spar Supermarket |
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee shops and vending machines |
| ATM | Available |
| ATM notes | Adjacent station entrance |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters. |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi". |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Meeting point: Gateline. |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | Please visit https://www.railhelp.co.uk/gwr/ for GWR Help & Support. Or contact our social media team @gwrhelp. |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited |
| Car parking spaces | 267 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 34 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Platforms 3 and 4 |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Plymouth station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Plymouth
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Plymouth station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 16:15 | 7 | On time |
| to Penzance | Great Western Railway | 16:21 | 5 | Late |
| to Leeds | CrossCountry | 16:27 | 4 | On time |
| to Gunnislake | Great Western Railway | 16:36 | 3 | On time |
| to Penzance | Great Western Railway | 16:45 | 5 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | CrossCountry | 15:51 | 4 | Late |
| from Gunnislake | Great Western Railway | 16:00 | 3 | On time |
| from Penzance | Great Western Railway | 16:11 | 7 | On time |
| from London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 16:20 | 5 | Late |
| from Cardiff Central | Great Western Railway | 16:41 | 5 | Late |
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