Paignton travel guide

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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.

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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
C$ 87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 87
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paignton

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 108 km from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 25m and costs around C$ 69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about C$ 140 for a 6h 00m 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 rental 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 225 km and will cost you around C$ 39. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 48 for a journey of 370 km.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 108 km from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paignton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Paignton to London takes 2h 25m and costs around C$ 69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about C$ 140 for a 6h 00m 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 rental 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Paignton takes 225 km and will cost you around C$ 39. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 48 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Paignton

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,320 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,714 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,565 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,953 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,642 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,424 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,542 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,172 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (944 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (766 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,002 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,064 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,797 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,144 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (260 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (641 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (160 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

Travelodge Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 67+
The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 124+
Travelodge Paignton Seafront
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 63+
Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 64+

Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 per litre in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.10 and C$ 40.13. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 per litre in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.10 and C$ 40.13. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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