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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Paignton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
How to Get to Paignton
Plane
Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 22 miles from Paignton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 04m and costs around £72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £72 for a 4h 34m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 95 miles and will cost you around £21. From London, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 195 miles.
Airlines serving Paignton
Where to stay in Paignton
Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £79 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton
Most booked hotels in Paignton
Hiring a car in Paignton
Hiring a car in Paignton costs £42 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Paignton.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paignton, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.