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.

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
RM 262
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 262
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 63 miles 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 42m and costs around RM 207 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about RM 480 for a 4h 21m trip. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 167 miles from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 125 miles and will cost you around RM 127. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about RM 184 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 63 miles 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 42m and costs around RM 207 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about RM 480 for a 4h 21m trip. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 167 miles from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 125 miles and will cost you around RM 127. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about RM 184 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Paignton

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,603 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,584 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (757 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,397 reviews)
GOL
Good (697 reviews)
Vueling
Good (799 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (161 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (496 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (101 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 440+
Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 326+
Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 331+
The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 515+
Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
RM 198+

Hiring a car in Paignton

Expect to pay RM 8.94 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 RM 107.28 and RM 143.03. 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 RM 8.94 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 RM 107.28 and RM 143.03. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paignton, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.