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 March
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in March
Estimated hotel price
£42
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 London and takes around 5h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 48m and costs around £144 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Darlington, expect to pay about £56 for a 5h 52m 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 Avis, 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 140 miles and will cost you around £14. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 230 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 London and takes around 5h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 48m and costs around £144 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Darlington, expect to pay about £56 for a 5h 52m 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 Avis, 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 140 miles and will cost you around £14. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,232 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (963 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,277 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,458 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,874 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (679 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,245 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,270 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
AccesRail
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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)
£55+
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Mercure Paignton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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ibis Styles Paignton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£33+
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The Imperial Torquay
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Abbey Sands Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.95 and £21.27. 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 Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 60% 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.95 and £21.27. 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 Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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