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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Paignton has to offer.

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When to visit Paignton

Paignton in March
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in March
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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 67 miles from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 17h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Paignton. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around $1,397 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $487 for a 10h 36m 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 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 $26. From London, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 260 miles.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 67 miles from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 17h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Paignton. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around $1,397 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $487 for a 10h 36m 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 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 $26. From London, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,270 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (965 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,286 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,471 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,880 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,181 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (295 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,248 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,283 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (541 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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Abbey Sands Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2381 reviews)
$52+
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Marine Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1064 reviews)
$46+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1721 reviews)
$37+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 3490 reviews)
$62+
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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 Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 52% 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 Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.