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

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When to visit Paignton

Paignton in January
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in January
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 14h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to Bristol takes 1h 27m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $89 for a 3h 07m trip. 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Paignton takes 410 km and will cost you around $29. From London, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 435 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 14h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to Bristol takes 1h 27m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $89 for a 3h 07m trip. 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Paignton takes 410 km and will cost you around $29. From London, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,667 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,366 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (940 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,243 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,430 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,860 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,151 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (288 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,224 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,235 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (520 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, 2066 reviews)
$68+
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Berry Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1414 reviews)
$147+
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The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1886 reviews)
$56+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1710 reviews)
$48+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 3469 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84.