Plymouth’s Better Transport Week will bring five days of free activities to locations across the city from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June, with sessions covering trains, buses, walking, cycling and business travel.
The programme is organised by Plymouth City Council and Plymotion with partners. Activities are free, although some sessions need to be reserved by email. Venues include Plymouth Rail Station on North Road, Armada Way, Royal Parade, Brickfields Athletics Track, Coypool and Royal William Yard.
The week is aimed at residents and visitors who want practical advice, hands-on demonstrations or a chance to try a different way of getting around Plymouth.
Five free days across Plymouth
The opening day on Monday 15 June focuses on rail travel. The Plymotion team will host a stand at Plymouth’s main rail station on North Road from 9.30am to 3.30pm, offering general travel advice and information on incentives for making rail part of everyday journeys.
On Tuesday 16 June, attention moves to buses. A bus accessibility event will take place on the Armada Way piazza from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Visitors will be able to speak to representatives from the Plymouth Bus Partnership, explore the latest buses, try a mobility scooter and join activities, games and giveaways.
The midweek session is built around a coastal walk. On Wednesday 17 June, participants will take a bus from the city centre to Heybrook Bay before joining a five-kilometre guided coastal walk to Wembury Beach. The day includes a picnic and return journey. Those attending should meet at 10.20am at the A14 stop on Royal Parade, and places must be reserved by the published contact details.
Cycling sessions include adaptive e-bikes and trikes
Thursday 18 June is Bike Day, with two separate ways to try out cycling options. An adaptive e-cycling session will run at Brickfields Athletics Track from 10.30am to midday, delivered with British Cycling and Plymouth Active. No booking is required for that session.
Later in the day, Ice Trike taster sessions will depart from Plymouth Bike Hire at Coypool at 1.30pm and 2.30pm. The trike is described as a low-to-the-ground, three-wheeled electric bike designed for comfort and stability. Booking is required for the taster sessions by the published contact details.
The week closes on Friday 19 June with Business Day at Royal William Yard. The all-day event runs on the green from 9am to 4pm. Bikespace’s Dr Bike service will provide free safety checks and minor repairs, while the Plymotion team will offer advice and incentives around walking, cycling and bus travel across Plymouth.
| Day | Practical details |
|---|---|
| Monday 15 June | Train Day at Plymouth Rail Station, 9.30am to 3.30pm |
| Tuesday 16 June | Bus accessibility event at Armada Way piazza, 9.30am to 4.30pm |
| Wednesday 17 June | Guided walk to Wembury Beach, meet 10.20am at Royal Parade A14 stop; booking required |
| Thursday 18 June | Adaptive e-cycling at Brickfields, 10.30am to midday; Ice Trike tasters from Coypool at 1.30pm and 2.30pm |
| Friday 19 June | Business Day at Royal William Yard, 9am to 4pm |
What to know before going
All activities listed for Better Transport Week Activities are free. The programme is spread across various locations in Plymouth, so attendees should check the day, meeting point and booking requirement before setting out.
Booking is needed for the guided coastal walk on Wednesday and for the Ice Trike taster sessions on Thursday. The adaptive e-cycling session at Brickfields Athletics Track does not require booking.
Councillor John Stephens, Cabinet Member for Strategic Transport and Planning, said the week is about “celebrating greener, more environmentally-friendly and accessible ways to get around” and said there are options in Plymouth “for everyone.”
Better Transport Week is a national campaign focused on sustainable transport. In Plymouth, the local programme puts that into a practical format: station advice, bus accessibility, a guided walk, adaptive cycling, trike tasters and bike safety checks across five consecutive days.
Source: Plymouth City Council
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