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 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 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 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 3h 30m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £67 for a 4h 35m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 145 miles and will cost you around £24. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 170 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 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 3h 30m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £67 for a 4h 35m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 145 miles and will cost you around £24. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,139 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,259 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,444 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,867 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,238 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,255 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (180 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (529 reviews)
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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)
£54+
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The Osborne Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Berry Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Mercure Paignton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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The Rosslyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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ibis Styles Paignton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£37+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £57 per day, on average, or £115 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.62 and £20.83. 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 £57 per day, on average, or £115 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.62 and £20.83. 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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