There are a number of ways to get to the English Riviera Airshow!
Located: Paignton Green, Esplanade Road, Paignton, TQ4 6BG.
By Car
Paignton is off the A380 from the east and the A385 from the west. These in turn connect to the A30, A38 and M5. Journey times would be about 2½ hours from Bournemouth or Bristol, 3½ hours from Portsmouth and the Midlands and around 4½ hours from central London, depending, of course on traffic conditions.
Use sat nav TQ4 6AG until you get close but ignore the sat nav in favour of show signs when you see them.
Entry to the English Riviera Airshow is free but to guarantee a parking space please pre-book your car parking online ahead of the event.
Car parking can be booked through this website . Tickets will cost £35 for our Premium Parking and £25 for our Parking Zone 1. All parking includes an Official Programme + Limited Edition 2026 English Riviera Airshow badge.
By Train
Paignton is easily accessible from main railway hubs such as Exeter, Bristol, Birmingham and Reading, with connections to the rest of the UK. Paignton station is about six minutes walk from the flying line.
The closest train station to the Airshow Village is Paignton and is just a six-minute walk away from the Event Village.
Getting to the English Riviera Airshow with our Official Travel Partners GWR is easy. Services from Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot to Paignton station run approximately every half hour and then it is just a short walk to Paignton Green.
Whether you’re travelling solo, with friends or family, GWR offers a range of tickets and railcards that can save you money. To find out more, visit www.gwr.com or download the GWR app today.
By Bus
Frequent services will operate around Paignton on both days of the Airshow from across Torbay and further into Devon. Service 12 provides a direct service from Newton Abbot, Torquay and Brixham to Paignton, and the open top double-decker buses will also serve Paignton throughout the day.
Full details are available by visiting www.stagecoachbus.com.
Details of all local bus service operators can be accessed via www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/travel/bus.
By Sea (Ferry)
Details of local ferry services form Brixham and Torquay to the event site can be accessed via www.torbay.gov.uk/ferry
By Coach
The drop off point is adjacent to the Paignton Club. Coach parking is £100 per day, located at Clennon Valley Car Park. Coach parking can be booked through this website once available.