🚌 Bus from Paignton to Torquay

8 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 16:46 (weekdays).

💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
12 Stagecoach South West ~34 min 139 05:12 16:46 Library 127 Dartmouth Road (opp)
22 Stagecoach South West ~45 min 122 07:05 22:57 South Devon College (Stand 1)
13 Stagecoach South West ~32 min 29 07:59 19:03 South Devon College (Stand 1)
501 National Express ~25 min 6 07:35 10:25 Upper Manor Road (NE-bound)
27 Stagecoach South West ~20 min 6 09:48 18:05 Bus Station (Stand 12)
60 Stagecoach South West ~9 min 5 09:28 14:08 Sandringham Gardens (N-bound)
61 Torbay Buses ~6 min 5 09:30 14:15 Occombe Farm (SE-bound)
149 Country Bus ~9 min 4 09:11 16:31 School (N-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.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Paignton to Torquay?

8 routes run directly from Paignton to Torquay: the 12 (Stagecoach South West), the 22 (Stagecoach South West), the 13 (Stagecoach South West), the 501 (National Express), the 27 (Stagecoach South West), the 60 (Stagecoach South West), the 61 (Torbay Buses), the 149 (Country Bus).

How long does the bus take from Paignton to Torquay?

Around 34 minutes on the 12, depending on time of day and traffic.

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

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 12) leaves around 05:12 and the last around 16:46. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Paignton to Torquay?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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