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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Paignton to see all of its attractions.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4644
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4644
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 1h 59m and costs around ₹ 9,766 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about ₹ 11,936 for a 6h 04m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 ₹ 2,754. From London, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,838 for a journey of 346 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 1h 59m and costs around ₹ 9,766 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about ₹ 11,936 for a 6h 04m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 ₹ 2,754. From London, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,838 for a journey of 346 km.

Airports near Paignton

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (709 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
GOL
Good (685 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (104 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,563+
Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 4,761+
The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 6,818+
Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
₹ 3,255+

Hiring a car in Paignton

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paignton, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paignton, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.