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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Paignton has to offer.
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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 35 km from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 57h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 04m and costs around $132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $61 for a 2h 43m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paignton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Paignton takes 314 km and will cost you around $51. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 402 km.
Airlines serving Paignton
Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton
Most booked hotels in Paignton
Hiring a car in Paignton
Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.09 and $45.45.