Bus from Preston (Paignton) to Torquay
6 direct routes · 6–27 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 00:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Torquay
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 | ~12 min | 79 | 05:06 | 00:21 | Shelter (NE-bound) | Cary Parade (No 1) |
| 22 | Stagecoach South West | ~14 min | 48 | 07:36 | 23:19 | Shelter (NE-bound) | Torwood Street (Stand F) |
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~11 min | 7 | 07:58 | 18:12 | Shelter (NE-bound) | Shiphay Lane (E-bound) |
| 60 | Stagecoach South West | ~9 min | 5 | 09:28 | 14:08 | Sandringham Gardens (N-bound) | Broadley Drive (o/s 86) |
| 61 | Torbay Buses | ~6 min | 5 | 09:30 | 14:15 | Occombe Farm (SE-bound) | Broadley Drive (o/s 58) |
| 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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 12 bus, 22 bus, 27 bus, 60 bus, 61 bus or 28 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Preston to Torquay?
6 routes run directly from Preston to Torquay: the 12 (Stagecoach South West), the 22 (Stagecoach South West), the 27 (Stagecoach South West), the 60 (Stagecoach South West), the 61 (Torbay Buses), the 28 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 12, 79 times each weekday — board at Shelter (NE-bound) and get off at Cary Parade (No 1), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston to Torquay?
Between 6 minutes on the 61 and 27 on the 28, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston 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 Preston to Torquay?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.