Bus from Hele (Torquay) to Watcombe
2 direct routes · 7–12 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 23:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Watcombe as of 06:20
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hele, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Stagecoach South West | ~12 min | 29 | Sat 26 · Sun 15 | 07:30 | 23:36 | Hele Cross (W-bound) | Peasland Road (W-bound) | — |
| SB5 | Torbay Buses | ~7 min | 3 | Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only | 10:49 | 14:44 | Barton Hill Road (o/s 40) | Fore Street 51 (o/s 51) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hele on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 31 bus or SB5 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Hele to Watcombe?
2 routes run directly from Hele to Watcombe: the 31 (Stagecoach South West), the SB5 (Torbay Buses). The most frequent is the 31, 29 times each weekday — board at Hele Cross (W-bound) and get off at Peasland Road (W-bound), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hele to Watcombe?
Between 7 minutes on the SB5 and 12 on the 31, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hele to Watcombe?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 23:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hele to Watcombe?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.