Introduction
Where to eat
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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Where to Eat in Paignton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Beverley Holidays - The Jetty (Goodrington Road) and Gurkhas Diner (4a Parkside Road) are great picks.

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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 35 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 South Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 10m and costs around $107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $233 for a 9h 02m 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 172 km and will cost you around $30. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 410 km.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 35 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 South Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 10m and costs around $107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $233 for a 9h 02m 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 172 km and will cost you around $30. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 410 km.

Airports near Paignton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (876 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,177 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,073 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,348 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,838 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,116 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (284 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (670 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,198 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (171 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (487 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 34 reviews)
$40+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1672 reviews)
$49+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 3401 reviews)
$80+
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Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.6, 40 reviews)
$46+
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Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2459 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

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