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. 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

Paignton in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
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 102 km from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 24h 56m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 08m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $56 for a 5h 58m trip. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 268 km from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 169 km and will cost you around $13. From London, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 402 km.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 102 km from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 24h 56m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 08m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $56 for a 5h 58m trip. The train station in Paignton is called Paignton, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 268 km from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 169 km and will cost you around $13. From London, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 402 km.

Airports near Paignton

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (740 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,427 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,392 reviews)
GOL
Good (701 reviews)
Vueling
Good (798 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (490 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (164 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (503 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (102 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2151 reviews)
$74+
Marine Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1056 reviews)
$53+
Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Excellent (8, 24 reviews)
$70+
Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8, 19 reviews)
$71+
The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, 3890 reviews)
$110+
Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, 3697 reviews)
$42+

Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paignton, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paignton, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.