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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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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 Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 63 miles 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 London takes 3h 25m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $72 for a 4h 35m 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 U-Save, 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 $26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 63 miles 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 London takes 3h 25m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $72 for a 4h 35m 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 U-Save, 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 $26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,981 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,150 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,086 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,169 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (266 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (163 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1572 reviews)
$68+
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Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 34 reviews)
$77+
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Marine Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 900 reviews)
$92+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 3280 reviews)
$128+
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Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.6, 40 reviews)
$86+
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Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2378 reviews)
$68+
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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. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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