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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.

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When to visit Paignton

Paignton in February
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in February
Estimated hotel price
£41
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 22 miles from Paignton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from AccesRail, easyJet, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from London and takes around 6h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 3h 21m and costs around £149 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £74 for a 6h 02m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 265 miles and will cost you around £28. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 340 miles.

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 AccesRail, easyJet, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from London and takes around 6h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 3h 21m and costs around £149 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £74 for a 6h 02m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 265 miles and will cost you around £28. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 340 miles.

Airports near Paignton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (947 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,249 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,437 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,864 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,152 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (291 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,235 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,247 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (527 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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Hotel Indigo Torquay By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hampton by Hilton Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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The Osborne Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Berry Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Mercure Paignton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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The Rosslyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £31 per day, on average, or £62 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Paignton.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.98 and £21.30. 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 £31 per day, on average, or £62 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Paignton.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.98 and £21.30. 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.

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