Bus from Paignton to Torquay
13 direct routes · 8–48 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 00:21 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:05, last bus 00:21.
Next buses to Torquay as of 18:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Paignton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 805, 13A, 506, 28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 805 | National Express | ~15 min | 1 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 00:05 | 00:05 | Great Western Road (SW-bound) | Coach Station (NE-bound) | — |
| 13A | Stagecoach South West | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:52 | 07:52 | Bookers (o/s) | Marldon Road (E-bound) | — |
| 506 | A B Coaches | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:18 | 08:18 | Tweenaway Cross (E-bound) | Marldon Road (E-bound) | — |
| 28 | Stagecoach South West | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:20 | 08:20 | Sandringham Gardens (N-bound) | Marldon Road (E-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Paignton 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, 22 bus, 13 bus, 404 bus, 27 bus, 60 bus, 61 bus or 501 bus timetable.
Fares from Paignton to Torquay
- £2.50 adult single on the 12, 60 and 28 (Stagecoach South West)
- £3.00 adult single on the 22, 13 and 27 (Stagecoach South West)
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 Paignton to Torquay?
13 routes run directly from Paignton to Torquay: the 12 (Stagecoach South West), the 22 (Stagecoach South West), the 13 (Stagecoach South West), the 404 (National Express), the 27 (Stagecoach South West), the 60 (Stagecoach South West), the 61 (Torbay Buses), the 501 (National Express), the 149 (Country Bus), the 805 (National Express), the 13A (Stagecoach South West), the 506 (A B Coaches), the 28 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 12, 79 times each weekday — board at Shelter (NE-bound) and get off at Abbey Road (o/s 10), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Paignton to Torquay?
Between 8 minutes on the 60 and 48 on the 22, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Paignton to Torquay?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:06 and the last around 00:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Paignton to Torquay?
Adult singles from Paignton to Torquay: £2.50 on the 12, 60 and 28 (Stagecoach South West); £3.00 on the 22, 13 and 27 (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.