Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paignton

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 63 miles from Paignton.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 48m and costs around $148 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $368 for a 6h 50m trip. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 167 miles from Paignton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 260 miles and will cost you around $35. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 63 miles from Paignton.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 48m and costs around $148 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $368 for a 6h 50m trip. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 167 miles from Paignton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 260 miles and will cost you around $35. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,158 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,271 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (639 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,105 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,185 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (281 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (169 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$71+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$138+
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Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$89+
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Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$101+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.10 and $48.13. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.10 and $48.13. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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