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.
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
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. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 07m and costs around £68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £41 for a 7h 10m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 134 miles and will cost you around £23. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 230 miles.
Airlines serving Paignton
Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton
Most booked hotels in Paignton
Hiring a car in Paignton
Hiring a car in Paignton costs £60 per day, on average, or £121 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.