Introduction
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 March
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in March
Estimated hotel price
$58
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 17h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Paignton. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $225 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 $24. From London, the ticket costs about $43 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 17h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Paignton. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $225 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 $24. From London, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,285 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,464 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,877 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,247 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,276 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (539 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1910 reviews)
$57+
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Abbey Sands Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2381 reviews)
$53+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1721 reviews)
$38+
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Marine Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1064 reviews)
$53+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 3489 reviews)
$63+
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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 Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 60% 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 Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.