Paignton travel guide

Paignton Tourism | Paignton Guide

You're Going to Love Paignton

With a population of 49,886, Paignton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Paignton to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Paignton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Beverley Holidays - The Jetty (Goodrington Road) and Gurkhas Diner (4a Parkside Road) are great picks.

When to visit Paignton

Paignton in February
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in February
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paignton

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 35 km from Paignton.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 18m and costs around $105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $293 for a 4h 30m trip. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 268 km from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 418 km and will cost you around $39. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 703 km.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 35 km from Paignton.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 18m and costs around $105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $293 for a 4h 30m trip. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 268 km from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 418 km and will cost you around $39. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 703 km.

Airports near Paignton

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,617 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,459 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (831 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (721 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (771 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,441 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,424 reviews)
GOL
Good (688 reviews)
Vueling
Good (812 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (501 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (155 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (495 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (98 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$100+
Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$108+
The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$155+
Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$68+

Hiring a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.