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.

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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
AED 221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 221
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 3h 25m and costs around AED 191 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 389 for a 4h 35m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 418 km and will cost you around AED 103. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 107 for a journey of 467 km.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 35 km from Paignton.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 3h 25m and costs around AED 191 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 389 for a 4h 35m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Paignton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 418 km and will cost you around AED 103. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 107 for a journey of 467 km.

Airports near Paignton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,050 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,070 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,798 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (618 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,066 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,157 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 236+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 375+
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Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 242+
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Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 213+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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