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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Paignton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Paignton

Paignton in February
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in February
Estimated hotel price
$55
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 Houston and takes around 21h 44m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $129 for a 7h 54m 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 260 miles and will cost you around $34. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 515 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 Houston and takes around 21h 44m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $129 for a 7h 54m 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 260 miles and will cost you around $34. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 515 miles.

Airports near Paignton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,110 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,251 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,442 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,864 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,154 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,235 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,250 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (527 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
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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, 2080 reviews)
$71+
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Berry Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1419 reviews)
$146+
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The Rosslyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 838 reviews)
$60+
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The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1901 reviews)
$56+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1714 reviews)
$48+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 3481 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. 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 rental cars (Peugeot 5008 or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. 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 rental cars (Peugeot 5008 or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.