31 Torquay circular via Hele, Watcombe
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 06:55, last bus 23:25. 31 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 31? 48 other bus routes are numbered 31 elsewhere in the UK — see every 31 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:55 | 07:25 | 07:15 | 07:45 | 08:15 | 08:45 | 09:15 | 09:45 | 10:15 | 10:45 | 11:15 | 11:45 | 12:15 | 12:45 | 13:15 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 15:15 | 15:45 | 16:15 | 16:45 | 17:15 | 17:45 | 18:15 | 18:45 | 19:45 | 20:45 | 21:45 | 22:45 | 23:25 to Watcombe Moor Lane Shops |
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| Cary Parade (No 2) | · | · | 07:15 | 07:45 | 08:15 | 08:45 | 09:15 | 09:45 | 10:15 | 10:45 | 11:15 | 11:45 | 12:15 | 12:45 | 13:15 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 15:15 | 15:45 | 16:15 | 16:45 | 17:15 | 17:45 | 18:15 | 18:45 | 19:45 | 20:45 | 21:45 | 22:45 | 23:25 |
| Hele Cross (W-bound) | · | · | 07:30 | 08:00 | 08:30 | 09:00 | 09:30 | 09:59 | 10:29 | 10:59 | 11:29 | 11:59 | 12:29 | 12:59 | 13:29 | 13:59 | 14:29 | 14:59 | 15:31 | 16:01 | 16:31 | 17:01 | 17:31 | 18:01 | 18:28 | 18:58 | 19:56 | 20:56 | 21:56 | 22:56 | 23:36 |
| Moor Lane Shops (o/s) | 06:55 | 07:25 | 07:44 | 08:14 | 08:44 | 09:14 | 09:49 | 10:18 | 10:48 | 11:18 | 11:48 | 12:18 | 12:48 | 13:18 | 13:48 | 14:18 | 14:48 | 15:16 | 15:45 | 16:15 | 16:45 | 17:15 | 17:45 | 18:11 | 18:38 | 19:08 | 20:06 | 21:06 | 22:06 | 23:06 | 23:44 |
| Hele Cross (E-bound) | 07:01 | 07:31 | 07:53 | 08:23 | 08:53 | 09:23 | 09:57 | 10:26 | 10:56 | 11:26 | 11:56 | 12:26 | 12:56 | 13:26 | 13:56 | 14:26 | 14:56 | 15:23 | 15:52 | 16:22 | 16:52 | 17:22 | 17:52 | 18:18 | 18:45 | 19:15 | 20:13 | 21:13 | 22:13 | 23:13 | · |
| Cary Parade (No 2) | 07:13 | 07:43 | 08:07 | 08:37 | 09:07 | 09:37 | 10:10 | 10:39 | 11:09 | 11:39 | 12:09 | 12:39 | 13:09 | 13:39 | 14:09 | 14:39 | 15:09 | 15:36 | 16:05 | 16:35 | 17:05 | 17:35 | 18:05 | 18:30 | 18:57 | 19:25 | 20:23 | 21:23 | 22:23 | 23:23 | · |
| Cary Parade (SW-bound) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Fares on the 31
Adult single £2.50 · Child single £1.60
The same for any journey on the 31, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 3 October 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach South West before you travel.
Tickets on the 31
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 · Plymouth 7 Day
…and 19 more tickets on this route.
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach South West's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 29 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with 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 published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach South West before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Torquay Cary Parade: 27 journeys, first 07:25
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Torquay Cary Parade: 15 journeys, first 08:35
Route map
All stops on route 31
31 towards Torquay Cary Parade
All 46 stops
- Cary Parade (No 2) Torquay
- Fleet Street 6 (o/s 6) Torquay
- Abbey Road (o/s 10) Torquay
- Abbey Road Health Centre (NW-bound) Torquay
- Castle Circus (No 2) Torquay
- Upton Park (N-bound) Torre
- Coach Station (NE-bound) Torquay
- Upton Road (opp) Torquay
- Chatto Road (E-bound) Torquay
- Chatto Road (NE-bound) St Marychurch
- West Hill Cross (NE-bound) St Marychurch
- West Hill Road (NW-bound) Torquay
- Hele Village (NW-bound) Hele
- Hele Cross (W-bound) Hele
- Dorchester Grove (opp) Hele
- Barton Hill Road (o/s 40) Hele
- Barton Hill School (N-bound) Barton
- Barton Hill Shops (N-bound) Barton
- Barton Hill Road (opp) Barton
- Barchington Avenue (NE-bound) Barton
- Barchington Avenue (E-bound) Barton
- Swedwell Road (N-bound) Barton
- Padacre Road (E-bound) Barton
- Padacre Road (o/s 27) Barton
- Moor Lane Shops (o/s) Watcombe
- Peasland Road (W-bound) Watcombe
- Moor Lane Close (W-bound) Barton
- Barchington Avenue (W-bound) Barton
- Golden Park Avenue (opp) Barton
- Barton Hill Road (S-bound) Barton
- Barton Hill School (opp) Barton
- Harmsworth House (S-bound) Hele
- Hele Cross (E-bound) Hele
- Hele Village (SE-bound) Hele
- Hele Road (SE-bound) Hele
- Cuthbert Mayne School (SE-bound) Torquay
- West Hill Cross (SW-bound) St Marychurch
- Homestead Road (opp) St Marychurch
- Dower Road (opp) Torquay
- Upton Post Office (S-bound) Torquay
- Coach Station (SW-bound) Torquay
- Upton Park (opp) Torre
- Library (Stand 2) Torquay
- Union Street (Stand 1) Torquay
- Tesco (S-bound) Torquay
- Cary Parade (SW-bound) Torquay
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 November 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 16 October 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 28 May 2023 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1020951/6 · Changes in Torbay Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 31 bus?
The first 31 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 31 bus?
The last 31 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 31 bus cost?
Stagecoach South West's published fares on the 31: adult single £2.50, child single £1.60. The 31 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach South West day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 31 bus?
The 31 is operated by Stagecoach South West.
Timetable data from Stagecoach South West via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1020951/6. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.