Bus from Preston (Paignton) to The Willows
2 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 08:15, last bus 18:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to The Willows 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Stagecoach South West | ~30 min | 6 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 08:15 | 18:06 | James Avenue (o/s 203) | Marks & Spencer (o/s) | Torbay |
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~30 min | 6 | weekdays only | 09:59 | 18:13 | Sandringham Gardens (N-bound) | Marks & Spencer (o/s) | Shiphay |
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 13 bus or 27 bus timetable.
Fares from Preston to The Willows
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 The Willows?
2 routes run directly from Preston to The Willows: the 13 (Stagecoach South West), the 27 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 13, 6 times each weekday — board at James Avenue (o/s 203) and get off at Marks & Spencer (o/s), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston to The Willows?
Around 30 minutes on the 13, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Torbay on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston to The Willows?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:15 and the last around 18:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston to The Willows?
Adult singles from Preston to The Willows: £3.00 on the 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.