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.

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When to visit Paignton

Paignton in January
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in January
Estimated hotel price
£46
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 Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 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 10m and costs around £83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £27 for a 2h 43m 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 Turo and Hertz, 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 418 km and will cost you around £32. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £35 for a journey of 692 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 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 10m and costs around £83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £27 for a 2h 43m 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 Turo and Hertz, 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 418 km and will cost you around £32. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £35 for a journey of 692 km.

Airports near Paignton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (897 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,201 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,379 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,847 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,128 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,210 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (498 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Paignton

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £65 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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Hampton by Hilton Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Mercure Paignton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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ibis Styles Paignton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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The Imperial Torquay
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£28+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£37+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £28 per day, on average, or £56 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 56% cheaper than airport locations in Paignton.

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 £16.21 and £21.62. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £28 per day, on average, or £56 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 56% cheaper than airport locations in Paignton.

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 £16.21 and £21.62. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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