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 22 miles from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to Birmingham takes 2h 26m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $57 for a 3h 40m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 107 miles and will cost you around $30. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 255 miles.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 22 miles from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to Birmingham takes 2h 26m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $57 for a 3h 40m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 107 miles and will cost you around $30. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 255 miles.

Airports near Paignton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,157 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,275 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (638 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,106 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,185 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (281 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (169 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (484 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)
$44+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1639 reviews)
$66+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, 3366 reviews)
$81+
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Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.6, 40 reviews)
$51+
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Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, 2438 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

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