Paignton

Paignton is a seaside town in the Torbay area of the English Riviera and South Devon region of Devon. The town, which has a history as a fishing village but is also on the railway line, is home to the well-known Paignton Zoo.

Understand

 * Visit Paignton tourist information

By bus
Stagecoach 12 – Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

By train
is on the terminus of the Riviera Line serving Exeter, Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torre, Torquay and Paignton. It is also the terminus of the Manchester Piccadilly line to Paignton.

Eat
As Paignton is a seaside town, you can expect the usual takeaway establishments mainly fish & chip shops, Chinese & Cantonese & Indian cuisines.



Connect
As of Sept 2023, Paignton and its approach roads have 4G from O2 and Vodafone, and 5G from EE and Three.

Go next

 * Exeter – City known for its cathedral and university, also the county town of Devon.
 * Torquay – A town with 9 beaches and home of novelist Agatha Christie.
 * Brixham – A small fishing town.