Bus from Newton Abbot to Torquay
8 direct routes · 9–44 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 00:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Torquay as of 06:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newton Abbot, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Stagecoach South West | ~44 min | 72 | Sat 72 · Sun 55 | 06:02 | 00:17 | Cricketfield Surgery (opp) | Cary Parade (SW-bound) | Kingskerswell & Shiphay |
| 13 | Stagecoach South West | ~43 min | 7 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 16:39 | Brunel Road (SE-bound) | Marldon Rd 42 (o/s 42) | Kingskerswell & Shiphay |
| 501 | National Express | ~15 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 12:50 | 23:30 | Rail Station (Stop K) | Coach Station (NE-bound) | — |
| 174 | Country Bus | ~33 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:02 | 17:02 | Cricketfield Surgery (opp) | Marks & Spencer (o/s) | Kingskerswell |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · TG1, TG2, 508, 501
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG1 | Dartline | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:18 | 08:18 | Penn Inn (adj) | Marldon Road (E-bound) | — |
| TG2 | Dartline | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:19 | 08:19 | Penn Inn (adj) | Marldon Road (E-bound) | — |
| 508 | A B Coaches | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:15 | 08:15 | Penn Inn (adj) | Marldon Road (E-bound) | — |
| 501 | A B Coaches | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | College (S-bound) | Marldon Road (E-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newton Abbot 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 12 bus, 13 bus, 501 bus, 174 bus or 508 bus timetable.
Fares from Newton Abbot to Torquay
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newton Abbot to Torquay?
8 routes run directly from Newton Abbot to Torquay: the 12 (Stagecoach South West), the 13 (Stagecoach South West), the 501 (National Express), the 174 (Country Bus), the TG1 (Dartline), the TG2 (Dartline), the 508 (A B Coaches), the 501 (A B Coaches). The most frequent is the 12, 72 times each weekday — board at Cricketfield Surgery (opp) and get off at Cary Parade (SW-bound), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newton Abbot to Torquay?
Between 9 minutes on the TG2 and 44 on the 12, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kingskerswell, Shiphay on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newton Abbot to Torquay?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:02 and the last around 00:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newton Abbot to Torquay?
Adult singles from Newton Abbot to Torquay: £3.00 on the 12 and 13 (Stagecoach South West). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.