61 Torquay to Preston via Livermead

Operated by Torbay Buses. First bus 09:30, last bus 14:44. 10 journeys on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Preston from Union Street (Stand 1): 11:59, 13:44, 14:44

Next towards Torquay from Occombe Farm (SE-bound): 11:30, 13:15, 14:15

Wanted a different 61? 44 other bus routes are numbered 61 elsewhere in the UK — see every 61 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Preston (Torbay) · Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays · 5 journeys
Stop 09:5910:5911:5913:4414:44
Union Street (Stand 1) 09:5910:5911:5913:4414:44
Cary Parade (Stand H) 10:0311:0312:0313:4814:48
Torre Abbey Sands (SW-bound) 10:0711:0712:0713:5214:52
Hennapyn Road (SW-bound) 10:1011:1012:1013:5514:55
Wheatridge Lane (o/s 2) 10:1211:1212:1213:5714:57
Broadley Drive (o/s 58) 10:1411:1412:1413:5914:59
Old Paignton Road (o/s 3) 10:1611:1612:1614:0115:01
Sandringham Drive 21 (o/s) 10:1911:1912:1914:04·
Occombe Farm (SE-bound) 10:2311:2312:2314:08·

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Torbay Buses whether this route takes part. Details →

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 Torbay Buses before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Day, 28 December and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 61

61 towards Preston

All 25 stops
  1. Union Street (Stand 1) Torquay
  2. Fleet Street Roundabout (S-bound) Torquay
  3. Tesco (S-bound) Torquay
  4. Cary Parade (Stand H) Torquay
  5. Pavilion (Stand B) Torquay
  6. Torre Abbey Sands (SW-bound) Torquay
  7. Hennapyn Road (SW-bound) Torquay
  8. Underhill Road (SE-bound) Livermead
  9. Wheatridge Lane (o/s 2) Livermead
  10. Barnfield Road (opposite 23) Livermead
  11. Broadpark Road (o/s 28) Livermead
  12. Broadley Drive (o/s 20) Livermead
  13. Broadley Drive (o/s 58) Livermead
  14. Broadley Drive (o/s 86) Livermead
  15. Pentridge Avenue (opposite) Livermead
  16. Old Paignton Road (o/s 3) Preston
  17. Cockington Lane (SW-bound) Preston
  18. Hilton Drive (W-bound) Preston
  19. Upper Headland Park Road (opp 64) Preston
  20. Sandringham Gardens (N-bound) Preston
  21. Sandringham Drive 21 (o/s) Preston
  22. Uplands Road (W-bound) Preston
  23. Lindsay Road (NW-bound) Preston
  24. Transmitter (opp) Preston
  25. Occombe Farm (SE-bound) Preston

61 towards Torquay

All 35 stops
  1. Occombe Farm (SE-bound) Preston
  2. Transmitter (E-bound) Preston
  3. Preston Down Road 160 (outside) Preston
  4. Duchy Gardens (E-bound) Preston
  5. Duchy Avenue (SE-bound) Preston
  6. Duchy Drive (S-bound) Preston
  7. Preston Down Road Shops (opp) Preston
  8. Upper Headland Park Road 60 (o/s 60) Preston
  9. Upper Headland Park Road 48 (opp) Preston
  10. Hilton Drive (E-bound) Preston
  11. Cockington Lane (o/s 17) Preston
  12. Purbeck Avenue (o/s 2) Preston
  13. Broadley Drive (o/s 20) Livermead
  14. Broadley Drive (o/s 58) Livermead
  15. Broadley Drive (o/s 86) Livermead
  16. Pentridge Avenue (opposite) Livermead
  17. Manscombe Road (o/s 39) Livermead
  18. Barnfield Road (o/s 25) Livermead
  19. Wheatridge Lane (o/s 5) Livermead
  20. Underhill (N-bound) Livermead
  21. Hennapyn Road (NE-bound) Torquay
  22. Grand Hotel (near) Torquay
  23. Torre Abbey Meadows (NE-bound) Torquay
  24. Torbay Hotel (E-bound) Torquay
  25. Cary Parade (No 2) Torquay
  26. Fleet Street (opp 12A) Torquay
  27. Abbey Road (o/s 18) Torquay
  28. St Lukes Road North (o/s) Torquay
  29. St. Lukes Road North (Outside Hovingham) Torquay
  30. St. Lukes Road South (outside Waldon Court) Torquay
  31. St Lukes Road (o/s Harold Court) Torquay
  32. Abbey Road Health Centre (NW-bound) Torquay
  33. Castle Circus (No 2) Torquay
  34. Library (Stand 2) Torquay
  35. Union Street (Stand 1) Torquay

Towns & areas on this route

TorquayPrestonLivermead

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 61 bus?

The first 61 departure on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays leaves at 09:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 61 bus?

The last 61 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays leaves its first stop at 14:44. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 61 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Torbay Buses day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 61 bus?

The 61 is operated by Torbay Buses.

Timetable data from Torbay Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Torbay Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 8 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.