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 February
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in February
Estimated hotel price
$57
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 New York and takes around 13h 50m.

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 $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $257 for a 6h 02m 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 108 miles and will cost you around $29. From Newquay, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 170 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 New York and takes around 13h 50m.

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 $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $257 for a 6h 02m 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 108 miles and will cost you around $29. From Newquay, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,719 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,162 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,258 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,445 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,869 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,239 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,255 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (181 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (530 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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Manor Inn Galmpton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 782 reviews)
$112+
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Harbour View
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 776 reviews)
$147+
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Berry Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1421 reviews)
$173+
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The Rosslyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 838 reviews)
$55+
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The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1910 reviews)
$59+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1719 reviews)
$49+
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Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.