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
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in February
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 108 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 3h 21m and costs around $323 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $87 for a 4h 35m 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From Newquay, the bus ride to Paignton takes 338 km and will cost you around $70. From London, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 418 km.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 108 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 3h 21m and costs around $323 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $87 for a 4h 35m 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From Newquay, the bus ride to Paignton takes 338 km and will cost you around $70. From London, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Paignton

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,340 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,831 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,693 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,622 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,664 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,814 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,517 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (901 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,241 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,085 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,922 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,115 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (284 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,194 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (665 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (151 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (17 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$53+
Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$58+
The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$125+
Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$75+

Hiring a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.49 and $47.32.

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.49 and $47.32.

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