Bus from Preston (Paignton) to Torquay
7 direct routes · 3–28 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 00:22 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:06, last bus 00:22.
Next buses to Torquay 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 | ~15 min | 79 | Sat 75 · Sun 55 | 05:05 | 00:22 | Upper Manor Road (NE-bound) | Abbey Road (o/s 10) | — |
| 22 | Stagecoach South West | ~28 min | 48 | Sat 48 · Sun 25 | 07:38 | 23:21 | Upper Manor Road (NE-bound) | Town Hall (SW-bound) | — |
| 13 | Stagecoach South West | ~9 min | 14 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:26 | 18:50 | James Avenue (o/s 203) | Marldon Road (E-bound) | — |
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~8 min | 7 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 18:13 | Sandringham Gardens (N-bound) | Marldon Road (E-bound) | — |
| 61 | Torbay Buses | ~26 min | 5 | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only | 09:33 | 14:18 | Upper Headland Park Road 60 (o/s 60) | Union Street (Stand 1) | — |
| 26 | Torbay Buses | ~3 min | 5 | weekdays only | 09:05 | 14:05 | Upper Headland Park Road 60 (o/s 60) | Broadley Drive (o/s 58) | — |
| 13A | Stagecoach South West | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:05 | 08:05 | James Avenue (o/s 203) | 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, 13 bus, 27 bus, 61 bus, 26 bus or 13A bus timetable.
Fares from Preston to Torquay
- £3.00 adult single on the 12, 22 and 13 (Stagecoach South West)
- £2.50 adult single on the 27 (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 Torquay?
7 routes run directly from Preston to Torquay: the 12 (Stagecoach South West), the 22 (Stagecoach South West), the 13 (Stagecoach South West), the 27 (Stagecoach South West), the 61 (Torbay Buses), the 26 (Torbay Buses), the 13A (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 12, 79 times each weekday — board at Upper Manor Road (NE-bound) and get off at Abbey Road (o/s 10), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston to Torquay?
Between 3 minutes on the 26 and 28 on the 22, 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 05:05 and the last around 00:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston to Torquay?
Adult singles from Preston to Torquay: £3.00 on the 12, 22 and 13 (Stagecoach South West); £2.50 on the 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.