Most of the Paignton and Torbay 's visitors are still from the British Isles, although short breaks from our contintental cousins are becomoing popular. Most visitors arrive through a combination of road, rail, sea and air. Information on this can be found below.

Torbay is served by a main railway line, the M5 motorway to Exeter , airports in both Exeter and Plymouth , a main sea port in Plymouth together with an international marina in Torquay and three harbours at Brixham, Paignton and Torquay.

Take the M4 from West or East of the country to the M5 going south from Bristol . Follow the M5 south, then at Exeter (90 miles from Bristol ) take the A380 dual carriageway to Newton Abbot and Torquay. At the end of this dual carriageway is the Penn Inn roundabout. Take the second exit toward Torquay and follow the signs. M&S and Sainsbury superstores are on this entry road to Torquay if you wish to do some shopping prior to arrival.

Cherbourg , Santander , St. Malo and more places see ferry crossings from and to Plymouth . Again a transfer by coach, bus, train or taxi will be necessary. To see more information on ports refer to these sites:

Sailors arriving in their own craft may berth at Torquay marina, which is central to Torbay. For more information on the marina facilities refer to this site.