Introduction
Where to eat
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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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

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 Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 63 miles from Paignton. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 3h 45m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £53 for a 4h 19m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 110 miles and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 260 miles.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 63 miles from Paignton. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from Manchester and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 3h 45m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £53 for a 4h 19m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 110 miles and will cost you around £15. From London, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,151 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (789 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,151 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,085 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,170 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (653 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (268 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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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 £80 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)
£78+
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Redcliffe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Mercure Paignton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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ibis Styles Paignton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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The Imperial Torquay
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £45 per day, on average, or £91 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Paignton.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.15 and £21.53. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Compact (Polestar 2 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £45 per day, on average, or £91 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Paignton.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.15 and £21.53. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Compact (Polestar 2 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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