Where is Plymouth, UK?

Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: September 22, 2025, 01:45 PM ET

Where is Plymouth Located in the UK Map? Plymouth is located in the county of Devon, South West England.

Location Map of Plymouth, England (UK)

Where is Plymouth, United Kingdom
About Map: The map showing location of Plymouth, England in the United Kingdom (UK).

Where is Plymouth Located?

Plymouth is located in the county of Devon, South West England. It lies between latitudes 53.4326° N and longitudes 1.3635° W. Plymouth has a total area of 79.83 square miles, with a population of 262100 people.

Plymouth is situated on the south coast, about 310 km (193 miles) southwest of London and roughly 190 km (118 miles) south of Bristol.

The city is known for its maritime history, naval base, and beautiful waterfront. You can easily reach Plymouth by train, bus, or car from London, Exeter, and other nearby cities.

Where is EnglandWhere is ScotlandWhere is Wales
Where is Northern IrelandWhere is Great BritainWhere is London

Plymouth City Facts

FACTSInfo
Sovereign StateUnited Kingdom
CountryEngland
ContinentEurope
Ceremonial countyDevon
LocationThe south coast of Devon
Coordinates50.3755° N, 4.1427° W
Area79.83 km2
Population262,100
Population Density3,300/km2
Demonym(s)Plymothian
CurrencyPound sterling (GBP)
Time zoneGMT (UTC 0) and BST (UTC+1) in summer
Country code44
Postcode areasPL
Postcode PL1-9
Dialling codes1752
ClimateTemperate climate
AirportPlymouth Municipal Airport
Nearest AirportExeter International Airport (EXT)
Official Websitewww.plymouth.gov.uk