How To Get To Paignton

Paignton's central location on the South coast ensures that easy access is available by nearly all modes of transport including; public transport, excellent road links, an international airport and nearby ports. On this page we have endeavoured to provide information which will help you to decide which will be the most convenient way for you to arrive.

Once in Paignton there are plenty of different ways to travel around the area. Local buses, taxis, tours, cycle routes and sea trips will help you discover the resort and the beautiful surrounding area at your leisure.

By Train

Paignton is serviced by some excellent rail links via First Great Western and Virgin trains.

Paignton has a direct connection with Newton Abbot and the station is situated just ½ mile from the town centre with excellent bus and taxi services located nearby.

By Road

The generally accepted major route into Paignton will see visitors taking the M4 from West/East of the country and then heading to the M5 going south from Bristol.

Once on the M5 south, you will head towards Exeter (90 miles from Bristol) until you reach signs for Paignton and Brixham.

By Coach

National Coach Express provides regular and cost effective services to Paignton and Brixham from a huge number of areas of the UK.

For further information regarding timetables and fares please click on the link below.

> Visit The By Coach Website

By Air

The nearest airports to Paignton and Brixham are located in Exeter and Plymouth with Exeter being the closest at just over 22 miles away and Plymouth approximately 30 miles away.

Convenient connections via taxis and trains can both be caught along with buses and coaches.

> Visit The By Air Website