🚌 Bus from Newton Abbot to Torquay
3 direct routes · about 28 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 16:42 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Stagecoach South West | ~28 min | 51 | 06:00 | 16:42 | Sherborne Road (Stop A) |
| 501 | National Express | ~20 min | 8 | 12:50 | 23:30 | Rail Station (Stop K) |
| 174 | Country Bus | ~35 min | 5 | 09:00 | 17:00 | Sherborne Road (Stop E) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newton Abbot to Torquay?
3 routes run directly from Newton Abbot to Torquay: the 12 (Stagecoach South West), the 501 (National Express), the 174 (Country Bus).
How long does the bus take from Newton Abbot to Torquay?
Around 28 minutes on the 12, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newton Abbot to Torquay?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 12) leaves around 06:00 and the last around 16:42. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newton Abbot to Torquay?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.