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
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in January
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paignton

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 67 miles from Paignton. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Aurigny Air 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 Bristol takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £66 for a 3h 07m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Paignton takes 255 miles and will cost you around £22. From London, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 67 miles from Paignton. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Aurigny Air 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 Bristol takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £66 for a 3h 07m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Paignton takes 255 miles and will cost you around £22. From London, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,843 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (937 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,245 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,429 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,859 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,149 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (288 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,222 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,235 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (518 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paignton

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £57 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)
£55+
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The Osborne Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Hotel Indigo Torquay By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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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)
£44+
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ibis Styles Paignton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £31 per day, on average, or £63 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Paignton.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.34 and £21.78. 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 £63 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Paignton.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.34 and £21.78. 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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