Bus from Torquay to Preston (Paignton)
4 direct routes · 6–17 min · first bus 09:10, last bus 17:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Preston (Paignton)
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 | First | Last | Board at | Get off at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Stagecoach South West | ~17 min | 6 | 09:10 | 17:30 | Torbay Hospital Main Entrance (Car Park) | Manor Corner (SW-bound) |
| 60 | Stagecoach South West | ~6 min | 5 | 09:37 | 14:17 | Broadley Drive (o/s 86) | Rowcroft Road (W-bound) |
| 61 | Torbay Buses | ~17 min | 5 | 09:59 | 14:44 | Union Street (Stand 1) | Old Paignton Road (o/s 3) |
| 28 | Stagecoach South West | ~9 min | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Torquay Grammar Schools (o/s) | Transmitter (E-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 27 bus, 60 bus, 61 bus or 28 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Torquay to Preston?
4 routes run directly from Torquay to Preston: the 27 (Stagecoach South West), the 60 (Stagecoach South West), the 61 (Torbay Buses), the 28 (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the 27, 6 times each weekday — board at Torbay Hospital Main Entrance (Car Park) and get off at Manor Corner (SW-bound), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Torquay to Preston?
Between 6 minutes on the 60 and 17 on the 27, 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 09:10 and the last around 17:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Torquay to Preston?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.