Introduction
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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When to visit Paignton

Paignton in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paignton

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 67 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 07m and costs around $174 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $246 for a 6h 26m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 260 miles and will cost you around $69. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 280 miles.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 67 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 07m and costs around $174 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $246 for a 6h 26m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 260 miles and will cost you around $69. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 280 miles.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,622 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,341 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (922 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,234 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,415 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,140 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (677 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,220 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,224 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (512 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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The Osborne Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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The Rosslyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$93+
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The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$95+
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Crofton House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$76+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$126+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $38.00 and $50.66. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Peugeot 5008 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $38.00 and $50.66. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Peugeot 5008 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.