Pembroke Dock is an important maritime gateway in Pembrokeshire, located on the northern shore of the Milford Haven waterway. The port complex includes commercial port facilities and a ferry terminal serving international passenger and freight traffic. Its location provides an important connection between southwest Wales and Ireland.
Pembroke Dock (port): Historical sights and information
Facts about Pembroke Dock (port)
- Latitude:
- 51.698330
- Longitude:
- -4.950330
- GPS Coordinates:
- 51°42' N, 04°57' W
The transport importance of the port
Pembroke Dock is connected to the national road network through the A477, which links the town with the A40 and the wider road network of southwest Wales. Pembroke Dock railway station provides rail connections towards Carmarthen and other destinations in the region. The port is therefore an important multimodal transport point for southwest Wales.
Travel and connections
The ferry terminal provides regular connections with Ireland and is an important route for passenger vehicles, coaches and freight. Pembroke Dock is also close to Pembroke, Tenby, Milford Haven and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, making it useful both as a transport destination and as a starting point for exploring southwest Wales.
Locations & Tours
Discover famous landmarks, historical sites and tourist attractions in Pembroke Dock (port).