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.
When to visit Paignton
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. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 29h 29m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 04m and costs around $102 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $98 for a 3h 32m trip. 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, Megabus and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $20. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 260 miles.
Airlines serving Paignton
Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton
Most booked hotels in Paignton
Renting a car in Paignton
Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paignton, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.