🚌 Bus from Preston to Torquay
6 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 17:08 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Stagecoach South West | ~13 min | 145 | 05:06 | 17:08 | Shelter (NE-bound) |
| 22 | Stagecoach South West | ~14 min | 122 | 07:36 | 23:25 | Shelter (NE-bound) |
| 501 | National Express | ~25 min | 6 | 07:35 | 10:25 | Upper Manor Road (NE-bound) |
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~11 min | 6 | 09:57 | 18:12 | Shelter (NE-bound) |
| 60 | Stagecoach South West | ~9 min | 5 | 09:28 | 14:08 | Sandringham Gardens (N-bound) |
| 61 | Torbay Buses | ~6 min | 5 | 09:30 | 14:15 | Occombe Farm (SE-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.
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 501 (National Express), the 27 (Stagecoach South West), the 60 (Stagecoach South West), the 61 (Torbay Buses).
How long does the bus take from Preston to Torquay?
Around 13 minutes on the 12, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston to Torquay?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 12) leaves around 05:06 and the last around 17:08. Check the route timetable 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.