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.
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
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 10h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 6h 04m and costs around $297 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $161 for a 7h 15m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 169 km and will cost you around $31. From Newquay, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Paignton
Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton
Most booked hotels in Paignton
Renting a car in Paignton
Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paignton, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.