Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Paignton has to offer.

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When to visit Paignton

Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
$60
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. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Paignton. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 268 km from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 274 km and will cost you around $17. From London, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 402 km.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 108 km from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Paignton. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 268 km from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 274 km and will cost you around $17. From London, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 402 km.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,359 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,540 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,897 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,207 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,268 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (303 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,331 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (186 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (558 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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The P&M Paignton Residence
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 524 reviews)
$70+
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The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2397 reviews)
$71+
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The Headland Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2324 reviews)
$81+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1825 reviews)
$54+
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Marine Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1621 reviews)
$54+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 3766 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.