Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. 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.

Article

When to visit Paignton

Paignton in January
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in January
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paignton

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 35 km from Paignton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from London and takes around 8h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 52m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £190 for a 8h 11m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Paignton takes 410 km and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 418 km.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 35 km from Paignton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from London and takes around 8h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 52m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £190 for a 8h 11m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Paignton takes 410 km and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Paignton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,218 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,394 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,850 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,127 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,219 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,195 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (507 reviews)
AccesRail
Show more
Find flights to Paignton

Where to stay in Paignton

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £63 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

See all
Hampton by Hilton Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£54+
View
Mercure Paignton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£44+
View
ibis Styles Paignton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£37+
View
The Imperial Torquay
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£49+
View
Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£27+
View
The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£34+
View

Hiring a car in Paignton

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £44 per day, on average, or £88 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63. 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 Intermediate car hire (Peugeot 5008 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £44 per day, on average, or £88 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63. 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 Intermediate car hire (Peugeot 5008 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Find car hire in Paignton