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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Paignton has to offer.
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 35 km from Paignton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 06m and costs around £71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £56 for a 4h 47m 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 Easirent, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, Megabus and The South West Falcon.
Airlines serving Paignton
Hiring a car in Paignton
Hiring a car in Paignton costs £59 per day, on average, or £177 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Exeter.
Expect to pay £1.82 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 £21.75 and £28.99.