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
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
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 29m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $759 for a 7h 20m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 195 miles and will cost you around $35. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving Paignton
Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton
Most booked hotels in Paignton
Hiring a car in Paignton
Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.14 and $49.51. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.