Bus from London to Torquay

1 direct route · about 340 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 18:30 (weekdays).

Next buses to Torquay as of 06:00

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
501 National Express ~340 min 3 Sat 3 · Sun 3 07:30 18:30 Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Coach Station (NE-bound) Exeter & Newton Abbot

Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 501 bus timetable.

This journey is by long-distance coach — the £3 England bus fare cap doesn't apply and local bus passes aren't valid. Fares are set by the operator and rise closer to departure, so book ahead.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from London to Torquay?

The 501 (National Express) runs directly from London to Torquay. Board at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Coach Station (NE-bound); the journey takes about 340 minutes.

How long does the bus take from London to Torquay?

Around 340 minutes on the 501, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Exeter, Newton Abbot on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from London to Torquay?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 18:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from London to Torquay?

This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.

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