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. Paignton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
$59
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 22 miles from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 167 miles from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 195 miles and will cost you around $28. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 22 miles from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 167 miles from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 195 miles and will cost you around $28. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Paignton

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
GOL
Good (681 reviews)
Vueling
Good (811 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (94 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (103 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2173 reviews)
$42+
Marine Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 929 reviews)
$71+
Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 19 reviews)
$54+
Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.8, 25 reviews)
$57+
The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, 3830 reviews)
$80+
Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, 3694 reviews)
$38+

Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05.

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05.