Bus from Torquay to Paignton
11 direct routes · 12–26 min · first bus 05:22, last bus 23:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Paignton as of 07:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Torquay, 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 | ~16 min | 73 | Sat 71 · Sun 52 | 05:22 | 23:47 | Cary Parade (SW-bound) | Hyde Road (o/s 13) | — |
| 22 | Stagecoach South West | ~15 min | 49 | Sat 48 · Sun 25 | 07:04 | 23:09 | Cary Parade (SW-bound) | Hyde Road (o/s 13) | — |
| 13 | Stagecoach South West | ~20 min | 14 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:52 | 18:08 | Marldon Rd 42 (o/s 42) | Bookers (S-bound) | — |
| 501 | National Express | ~15 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 13:10 | 23:45 | Coach Station (NE-bound) | Great Western Road (SW-bound) | — |
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~16 min | 6 | weekdays only | 09:17 | 17:37 | Marldon Rd 42 (o/s 42) | Hyde Road (o/s 13) | — |
| 60 | Stagecoach South West | ~26 min | 5 | weekdays only | 09:36 | 14:16 | Broadley Drive (o/s 20) | Hyde Road (o/s 13) | — |
| 61 | Torbay Buses | ~19 min | 5 | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only | 09:59 | 14:44 | Union Street (Stand 1) | Sandringham Gardens (N-bound) | — |
| 149 | Country Bus | ~16 min | 4 | weekdays only | 09:30 | 17:20 | Torbay Hospital Main Entrance (Car Park) | School (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 13A, 506, 28
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13A | Stagecoach South West | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:48 | 15:48 | Marldon Rd 42 (o/s 42) | Bookers (S-bound) | — |
| 506 | A B Coaches | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:00 | 16:00 | Marldon Rd 42 (o/s 42) | Tweenaways Cross (Opp 300) | — |
| 28 | Stagecoach South West | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:01 | 16:01 | Marldon Rd 42 (o/s 42) | Shelter (NE-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Torquay 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, 501 bus, 27 bus, 60 bus, 61 bus or 149 bus timetable.
Fares from Torquay to Paignton
- £3.00 adult single on the 12, 13 and 27 (Stagecoach South West)
- £2.50 adult single on the 28 (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 Torquay to Paignton?
11 routes run directly from Torquay to Paignton: the 12 (Stagecoach South West), the 22 (Stagecoach South West), the 13 (Stagecoach South West), the 501 (National Express), the 27 (Stagecoach South West), the 60 (Stagecoach South West), the 61 (Torbay Buses), the 149 (Country Bus), the 13A (Stagecoach South West), the 506 (A B Coaches), the 28 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 12, 73 times each weekday — board at Cary Parade (SW-bound) and get off at Hyde Road (o/s 13), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Torquay to Paignton?
Between 12 minutes on the 506 and 26 on the 60, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Torquay to Paignton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:22 and the last around 23:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Torquay to Paignton?
Adult singles from Torquay to Paignton: £3.00 on the 12, 13 and 27 (Stagecoach South West); £2.50 on the 28 (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.