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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Paignton to see all of its attractions.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in February
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paignton

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 102 km from Paignton.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $268 for a 7h 27m trip. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 268 km from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 169 km and will cost you around $18. From London, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 418 km.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 102 km from Paignton.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $268 for a 7h 27m trip. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 268 km from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 169 km and will cost you around $18. From London, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Paignton

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,440 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,400 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (801 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (498 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (495 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$114+
Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$113+
The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$179+
Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$69+

Hiring a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.11 and $49.48. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paignton, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.11 and $49.48. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paignton, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.