Bus from Preston (Paignton) to Shiphay
3 direct routes · 11–27 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 00:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shiphay
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 | First | Last | Board at | Get off at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Stagecoach South West | ~25 min | 79 | 05:06 | 00:21 | Shelter (NE-bound) | ASDA (opp) |
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~11 min | 7 | 07:58 | 18:12 | Shelter (NE-bound) | Shiphay Lane (E-bound) |
| 28 | Stagecoach South West | ~27 min | 1 | 08:06 | 08:06 | Primary School (opp) | Marldon Road (E-bound) |
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.
- 12 calls at Torbay
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 12 bus, 27 bus or 28 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Preston to Shiphay?
3 routes run directly from Preston to Shiphay: the 12 (Stagecoach South West), the 27 (Stagecoach South West), the 28 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 12, 79 times each weekday — board at Shelter (NE-bound) and get off at ASDA (opp), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston to Shiphay?
Between 11 minutes on the 27 and 27 on the 28, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Torbay on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston to Shiphay?
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 Preston to Shiphay?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.