28 Torquay to Paignton via Preston
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 08:00, last bus 16:00. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator, not in the £3 cap — more.
Wanted a different 28? 40 other bus routes are numbered 28 elsewhere in the UK — see every 28 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 16:00 |
|---|---|
| Torquay Grammar Schools (o/s) | 16:00 |
| Marldon Rd 42 (o/s 42) | 16:01 |
| Transmitter (E-bound) | 16:09 |
| Preston Down Road 92 (o/s) | 16:11 |
| Upper Headland Park Road 60 (o/s 60) | 16:13 |
| Upper Headland Park Road (SE-bound) | 16:13 |
| Headland Grove (opp) | 16:14 |
| Shelter (NE-bound) | 16:15 |
| Coombe Road (N-bound) | 16:17 |
| Shorton Valley Road (SW-bound) | 16:19 |
| Barcombe Road (o/s 36) | 16:21 |
| Laura Grove (E-bound) | 16:23 |
| Richmond Court (o/s) | 16:26 |
| Southfield Road Woodland Court (o/s 3) | 16:29 |
| Bus Station (Stand 7) | 16:34 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 28
Stagecoach South West publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Return · Single · Devon Day · Torbay Day · Plymouth Day · Torbay 7 Day · Torbay 28 Day · South West Day
…and 16 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach South West's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2026-04-30. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs — see published prices for Stagecoach South West.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 28
28 towards Paignton
All 28 stops
- Torquay Grammar Schools (o/s) Shiphay
- Dairy Hill (opp) Shiphay
- Marldon Rd 42 (o/s 42) Shiphay
- Marldon Road (o/s 78) Shiphay
- Transmitter (E-bound) Preston
- Preston Down Road 160 (outside) Preston
- Preston Down Road 92 (o/s) Preston
- Preston Down Road Shops (opp) Preston
- Upper Headland Park Road 60 (o/s 60) Preston
- Upper Headland Park Road 48 (opp) Preston
- Upper Headland Park Road (SE-bound) Preston
- Headland Park Road 38 (o/s) Preston
- Headland Grove (opp) Preston
- Eugene Road (SW-bound) Preston
- Shelter (NE-bound) Preston
- Rowcroft Road (W-bound) Preston
- Coombe Road (N-bound) Preston
- Coombe Valley Park (NW-bound) Preston
- Shorton Valley Road (SW-bound) Preston
- Shorton Woods (opp) Preston
- Barcombe Road (o/s 36) Preston
- Southfield Avenue (o/s 30 Shorton Rd) Preston
- Laura Grove (E-bound) Preston
- Laura Avenue (S-bound) Preston
- Richmond Court (o/s) Preston
- Primary School (SW-bound) Preston
- Southfield Road Woodland Court (o/s 3) Paignton
- Bus Station (Stand 7) Paignton
28 towards Torquay
All 25 stops
- Bus Station (Stand 7) Paignton
- Southfield Road (o/s 9) Paignton
- Primary School (opp) Preston
- Richmond Court (opp) Preston
- Laura Avenue (N-bound) Preston
- Laura Grove (o/s 41) Preston
- Shorton Road (opp 30) Preston
- Lammas Lane (N-bound) Preston
- Shorton Woods (opp 101) Preston
- Shorton Valley Road (o/s 66) Preston
- Coombe Valley Park (opp) Preston
- Coombe Road (S-bound) Preston
- Rowcroft Road (opp) Preston
- Headland Grove (o/s 1) Preston
- Headland Park Road 23 (o/s) Preston
- Upper Penns Road (NW-bound) Preston
- Upper Headland Park Road (opp 64) Preston
- Sandringham Gardens (N-bound) Preston
- Preston Down Road 145 (o/s) Preston
- 215 Preston Down Road (outside) Preston
- Transmitter (opp) Preston
- Marldon Road (E-bound) Shiphay
- Dart Avenue (E-bound) Shiphay
- Shiphay Lane (E-bound) Shiphay
- Torquay Grammar Schools (o/s) Shiphay
Service registration & registered changes
- Withdrawal effective 30 August 2026 Operating between Paignton Bus Stn and Torquay Grammar School given service number 28 effective from 30 August 2026.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 28 October 2019 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 28 November 2016 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 September 2016 To amend Route and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1020951/134 · Changes in Torbay Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 28 bus?
The first 28 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 28 bus?
The last 28 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 28 bus cost?
GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stagecoach South West sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 28 bus?
The 28 is operated by Stagecoach South West.
Timetable data from Stagecoach South West via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1020951/134. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.