Bus from Torquay to Preston (Paignton)
7 direct routes · 10–47 min · first bus 05:22, last bus 23:48 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:42, last bus 23:50.
Next buses to Preston (Paignton) as of 12:19
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 | ~12 min | 73 | Sat 71 · Sun 52 | 05:22 | 23:48 | Cary Parade (SW-bound) | Manor Corner (SW-bound) | — |
| 22 | Stagecoach South West | ~11 min | 49 | Sat 48 · Sun 25 | 07:04 | 23:09 | Cary Parade (SW-bound) | Manor Corner (SW-bound) | — |
| 13 | Stagecoach South West | ~10 min | 14 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:52 | 18:08 | Marldon Rd 42 (o/s 42) | Dolphin Court Rd (opp 205) | — |
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~10 min | 6 | weekdays only | 09:17 | 17:37 | Marldon Rd 42 (o/s 42) | Manor Corner (SW-bound) | — |
| 61 | Torbay Buses | ~19 min | 5 | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only | 09:59 | 14:44 | Union Street (Stand 1) | Sandringham Gardens (N-bound) | — |
| 26 | Torbay Buses | ~47 min | 5 | weekdays only | 09:08 | 14:08 | Broadley Drive (o/s 58) | Sandringham Gardens (N-bound) | — |
| 13A | Stagecoach South West | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:48 | 15:48 | Marldon Rd 42 (o/s 42) | Dolphin Court Rd (opp 205) | — |
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, 27 bus, 61 bus, 26 bus or 13A bus timetable.
Fares from Torquay to Preston
- £2.50 adult single on the 12 (Stagecoach South West)
- £3.00 adult single on the 13 and 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 Torquay to Preston?
7 routes run directly from Torquay to Preston: 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, 73 times each weekday — board at Cary Parade (SW-bound) and get off at Manor Corner (SW-bound), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Torquay to Preston?
Between 10 minutes on the 13 and 47 on the 26, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Torquay to Preston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:22 and the last around 23:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Torquay to Preston?
Adult singles from Torquay to Preston: £2.50 on the 12 (Stagecoach South West); £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.