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.
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, Aer Lingus 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 07m and costs around £50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £72 for a 4h 19m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 169 km and will cost you around £16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 370 km.
Airlines serving Paignton
Where to stay in Paignton
Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £79 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton
Most booked hotels in Paignton
Hiring a car in Paignton
Hiring a car in Paignton costs £52 per day, on average, or £104 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, 2% more expensive than at Exeter.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.82 and £23.76. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.