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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
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in February
Estimated hotel price
$57
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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 07m and costs around $113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newquay, expect to pay about $14 for a 2h 54m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 $10. From London, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 418 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 07m and costs around $113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newquay, expect to pay about $14 for a 2h 54m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 $10. From London, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,130 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,256 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,444 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,866 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,238 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,254 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (528 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, 2086 reviews)
$71+
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Berry Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1421 reviews)
$147+
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The Rosslyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 838 reviews)
$55+
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The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1910 reviews)
$56+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1719 reviews)
$48+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 3485 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. 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 $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. 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.