Bus from Preston (Paignton) to Newton Abbot
2 direct routes · about 52 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 23:22 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:06, last bus 23:22.
Next buses to Newton Abbot as of 12:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Preston, 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 | ~52 min | 74 | Sat 70 · Sun 49 | 05:05 | 23:22 | Upper Manor Road (NE-bound) | Queen Street (W-bound) | Torbay, Torquay, Torbay, Torquay, Shiphay & Kingskerswell |
| 13 | Stagecoach South West | ~55 min | 7 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:26 | 18:06 | James Avenue (o/s 203) | Cricketfield Surgery (opp) | Torquay, Shiphay & Kingskerswell |
Times are for the first boarding point in Preston 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 or 13 bus timetable.
Fares from Preston to Newton Abbot
- £3.00 adult single on the 13 (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 Preston to Newton Abbot?
2 routes run directly from Preston to Newton Abbot: the 12 (Stagecoach South West), the 13 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 12, 74 times each weekday — board at Upper Manor Road (NE-bound) and get off at Queen Street (W-bound), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston to Newton Abbot?
Around 52 minutes on the 12, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Torbay, Torquay, Torbay, Torquay and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston to Newton Abbot?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:05 and the last around 23:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston to Newton Abbot?
An adult single from Preston to Newton Abbot is £3.00 on the 13 (Stagecoach South West), from James Avenue (o/s 203) to Cricketfield Surgery (opp). 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.