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
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in January
Estimated hotel price
£50
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 108 km 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 London and takes around 4h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to Cardiff takes 3h 14m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £220 for a 8h 50m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 402 km and will cost you around £24. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 692 km.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 108 km 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 London and takes around 4h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to Cardiff takes 3h 14m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £220 for a 8h 50m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 402 km and will cost you around £24. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 692 km.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,641 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,024 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,062 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,351 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (925 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,237 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,419 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (634 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,857 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,144 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,221 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,231 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (512 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Paignton

Average rates range from around £81 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)
£53+
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The Osborne Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Mercure Paignton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Hotel Indigo Torquay By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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ibis Styles Paignton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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The Imperial Torquay
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £28 per day, on average, or £57 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 54% 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 £16.40 and £21.87. 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 £28 per day, on average, or £57 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 54% 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 £16.40 and £21.87. 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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