Away-day planner

Home Park, Plymouth

Everything an away end needs at Home Park — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

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Selected date

Tue 29 Dec

19:45 · v MK Dons

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: EFL League One fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

Home Park

Capacity 17,900

Away end

Barn Park End (north end)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Plymouth

Roughly 20–35 min walk (estimate; crowds may add time)

Your matchday card

Plymouth v MK Dons

Tuesday 29 December 2026 · 19:45 · Home Park

Kick-off 19:45
  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    14:15

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    17:15

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    18:45

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    19:25

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

From YouTube

Plymouth v MK Dons: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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From YouTube

Away days at Home Park

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Plymouth

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Plymouth

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Stylised illustration of Home Park in Plymouth
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Getting there

  • Plymouth station — 25 minutes' walk to Home Park, or a short bus ride.
  • Bus from the station — Frequent services run towards the ground on matchdays.
  • Driving — A38 into the city, then follow signs; parking near the ground is limited, so arrive early.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • The China House — Historic Barbican pub with harbour views, a scenic pre-match choice. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Plymouth Barbican — Cobbled harbourside area with plenty of independent food and drink options. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Home Park concourse — Solid range, with a good reputation among visiting fans. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

The Hoe

Waterfront park with the famous lighthouse and views over Plymouth Sound.

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National Marine Aquarium

One of the UK's largest aquariums, near the Barbican.

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Royal Citadel

17th-century fortress overlooking the harbour, tours available.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Dolphin Hotel, Barbican

    Old-school local famous for its Beryl Cook connections, a genuine find.

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  • Central Park, Plymouth

    Large green space right by Home Park, good for a pre-match walk.

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  • Mount Batten

    Peninsula across the harbour, reached by ferry, with great views back to the city.

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Transport alert

Christmas and New Year

Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

Plymouth is a long trip for most away followings — factor in significant travel time from anywhere north or east.

Ground note · unverified

The city centre and Barbican are some distance from Home Park; budget time to see both.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Plymouth

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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