The Quad Theatre

Parking

The University has parking for more than 300 vehicles, including electric vehicle charging bays. Parking can be paid for via the JustPark app and is charged Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 17:30 with a free 90 minutes included at purchase.

Entrance and Exit

• The Entrance to the Quad Theatre is at What3Words Location: Jeeps.dent.diner. 
• As you enter the university, follow the one way system to the left, the Quad Theatre is Entrance 3.
• Exit from the site can be made via two routes: Plymbridge Lane and Runway Road

Accessibility

The venue has ramps throughout, and events offer accessible tickets.

All of our standing gigs have an accessible zone. If you require one of these seats please the tickets marked accordingly. If you have an essential carer, they can be admitted for free, please email emma@barbicantheatre.co.uk BEFORE booking to receive a code.

Travel and Parking information

Travel Information

• By road from Cornwall-

Cross the Tamar Bridge, carry on along the A38 and exit at Manadon (signposted City Centre & Tavistock A386). At Manadon Roundabout take the second exit (signposted Tavistock A386 and Hospital). Continue to the Derriford roundabout and take the third exit following the signs to the University and the hospital. Take the first left turning into Plymbridge Lane, go past the Sport & Health Centre, and finally take the third right turn into the campus.

• By road from Exeter

There are two routes available when coming from Exeter:

1. Take the A38 and exit at Manadon (signposted City Centre & Tavistock A386). At Manadon Roundabout take the second exit (signposted Tavistock A386 and Hospital). Continue to the Derriford roundabout and take the third exit following the signs to the University and the hospital. Take the first left turning into Plymbridge Lane, go past the Sport & Health Centre, and finally take the third right turn into the campus.
2. Exit the A38 (westbound) at the Forder Valley – Leigham junction and take the third exit on the roundabout, following signs to Derriford (A3822). On approach to the Forder Valley interchange junction, head straight, continuing to follow signs to Derriford (A3822). At the top of Platinum Parkway, you need to be in lane one, following the road to the left with signs to Tavistock (A386). When you reach the William Prance Road/Brest Road roundabout, take the first exit. The end of Brest Road to Derriford Roundabout is a bus lane and you may receive a fine if you use this section of roadway. 

When you reach Tavistock Road opposite McDonald’s, you will need to be in the right-hand lane to turn right onto Tavistock Road. On approach to the roundabout, bear right following signs to the Hospital. On the roundabout, take the third exit and follow signs to Plymouth Marjon University.

• By road from Tavistock

Follow signs for City Centre (A386) to Derriford Hospital. Continue past the Toby pub/restaurant at Roborough then take the new left turning onto Runway Road, signposted to Marjon which takes you alongside the airfield. At the end of the road, turn left and then turn right into the campus.

• By rail from Cornwall

There are a number of services for those making a journey from or to Cornwall. The main line runs to Penzance from Plymouth with branches out to Newquay, St Ives, Falmouth and Looe.

• By rail from London

Frequent rail services link Plymouth and London Paddington, including high-speed services (just over three hours) and an overnight service. To travel to London Waterloo, change at Exeter St David’s.

• By rail from Bristol, Wales and the North

For South Wales, you’re likely to change at Bristol Temple Meads and for North Wales at Birmingham New Street. Typical journey times are two hours from Bristol Temple Meads, three and a half hours from Birmingham New Street and five and a half hours from Leeds.

Cycling & Motorbikes

• We have a number of Beryl bikes on campus. The Beryl scheme is a bike share accessible across Plymouth. Bikes can be rented and returned to docks anywhere across the city. We have bikes and docks at Marjon that are available for use. Please note that you will need to set up an account (including your card payment details) to use this facility via the Beryl app, which is available to download from your preferred app store.

• Motorbikes are permitted to park on campus in one of the designated motorbike bays. They can park free of charge & do not need to register their vehicle. Motorbikes must not occupy a car parking bay and must not cause an obstruction when they park.

Buses

• City Bus 42/A/B/C will take you from Royal Parade in the City Centre to Marjon. Timetables Here: 

42: https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/services/PLYC/42 

42A/B: https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/services/PLYC/42A 

42C: https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/services/PLYC/42C 

• Plymouth Marjon University is also a 10 minute walk away from the George Park & Ride. Services 100 and 101 run from the George Park & Ride into Plymouth city centre and PR3 runs between the Park & Ride, the University and Derriford Hospital. Park and Ride Timetable Here: https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/george-park-and-ride 

• For travel in the wider Plymouth area see the City Bus Journey Planner or the Traveline South West website.

• Plymouth’s central coach station serves all scheduled city-to-city long distance services such as National Express, Megabus and the South West Falcon.