61 Torquay ↔ Preston (Torbay)
Operated by Torbay Buses. First bus 09:30, last bus 14:44. 10 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Union Street (Stand 1) | 09:59 | 10:59 | 11:59 | 13:44 | 14:44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Parade (Stand H) | 10:03 | 11:03 | 12:03 | 13:48 | 14:48 |
| Torre Abbey Sands (SW-bound) | 10:07 | 11:07 | 12:07 | 13:52 | 14:52 |
| Hennapyn Road (SW-bound) | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:55 | 14:55 |
| Wheatridge Lane (o/s 2) | 10:12 | 11:12 | 12:12 | 13:57 | 14:57 |
| Broadley Drive (o/s 58) | 10:14 | 11:14 | 12:14 | 13:59 | 14:59 |
| Old Paignton Road (o/s 3) | 10:16 | 11:16 | 12:16 | 14:01 | 15:01 |
| Sandringham Drive 21 (o/s) | 10:19 | 11:19 | 12:19 | 14:04 | · |
| Occombe Farm (SE-bound) | 10:23 | 11:23 | 12:23 | 14:08 | · |
Route map
All stops on route 61
61 towards Preston (Torbay)
- Union Street (Stand 1) Torquay
- Fleet Street Roundabout (S-bound) Torquay
- Tesco (S-bound) Torquay
- Cary Parade (Stand H) Torquay
- Pavilion (Stand B) Torquay
- Torre Abbey Sands (SW-bound) Torquay
- Hennapyn Road (SW-bound) Torquay
- Underhill Road (SE-bound) Livermead
- Wheatridge Lane (o/s 2) Livermead
- Barnfield Road (opposite 23) Livermead
- Broadpark Road (o/s 28) Livermead
- Broadley Drive (o/s 20) Livermead
- Broadley Drive (o/s 58) Livermead
- Broadley Drive (o/s 86) Livermead
- Pentridge Avenue (opposite) Livermead
- Old Paignton Road (o/s 3) Preston
- Cockington Lane (SW-bound) Preston
- Hilton Drive (W-bound) Preston
- Upper Headland Park Road (opp 64) Preston
- Sandringham Gardens (N-bound) Preston
- Sandringham Drive 21 (o/s) Preston
- Uplands Road (W-bound) Preston
- Lindsay Road (NW-bound) Preston
- Transmitter (opp) Preston
- Occombe Farm (SE-bound) Preston
61 towards Torquay
- Occombe Farm (SE-bound) Preston
- Transmitter (E-bound) Preston
- Preston Down Road 160 (outside) Preston
- Duchy Gardens (E-bound) Preston
- Duchy Avenue (SE-bound) Preston
- Duchy Drive (S-bound) Preston
- Preston Down Road Shops (opp) Preston
- Upper Headland Park Road 60 (o/s 60) Preston
- Upper Headland Park Road 48 (opp) Preston
- Hilton Drive (E-bound) Preston
- Cockington Lane (o/s 17) Preston
- Purbeck Avenue (o/s 2) Preston
- Broadley Drive (o/s 20) Livermead
- Broadley Drive (o/s 58) Livermead
- Broadley Drive (o/s 86) Livermead
- Pentridge Avenue (opposite) Livermead
- Manscombe Road (o/s 39) Livermead
- Barnfield Road (o/s 25) Livermead
- Wheatridge Lane (o/s 5) Livermead
- Underhill (N-bound) Livermead
- Hennapyn Road (NE-bound) Torquay
- Grand Hotel (near) Torquay
- Torre Abbey Meadows (NE-bound) Torquay
- Torbay Hotel (E-bound) Torquay
- Cary Parade (No 2) Torquay
- Fleet Street (opp 12A) Torquay
- Abbey Road (o/s 18) Torquay
- St Lukes Road North (o/s) Torquay
- St. Lukes Road North (Outside Hovingham) Torquay
- St. Lukes Road South (outside Waldon Court) Torquay
- St Lukes Road (o/s Harold Court) Torquay
- Abbey Road Health Centre (NW-bound) Torquay
- Castle Circus (No 2) Torquay
- Library (Stand 2) Torquay
- Union Street (Stand 1) Torquay
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 17 Aug 2026 Operating between Ellon and Peterhead given service number 61 / 62 effective from 17 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 17 Aug 2026 Operating between Aberdeen and Ellon/Peterhead given service number 61 / 62 effective from 17 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 5 Jan 2026 Operating between Aylesbury Bus Station, Aylesbury, Bucks and ASDA, Dunstable, Bedfordshire given service number 61 / 61A / 62 / 62A effective from 05 January 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 1 Sept 2025 Operating between Aylesbury Bus Station, Aylesbury, Bucks and ASDA, Dunstable, Bedfordshire given service number 61 / 61A / 62 / 62A effective from 01 September 2025. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 61 bus?
The first 61 departure on weekdays 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 weekdays 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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.