122 Open Top Bus Service

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Dartmouth Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EB
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122 Open Top Bus Service (2 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023)

* 0345 241 8000*
You can reach us between 8:00 and 18:00 from Monday to Friday and between 09:00 and 17:00 Saturday and Sunday.
* Calls are charged at geographic rates (the same as 01/02 numbers) and are included in call packages from both landlines and mobiles.

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The return of the 122

Our 122 open tops are back! After much anticipation we’re reintroducing the route to Torbay connecting Babbacombe, St Marychurch, Torquay Harbour, Paignton and Hoborne Devon Bay in Goodrington 7 days a week.

Like many Brits you might be planning a staycation this summer, so why not head to our amazing Devon coast? During your stay there is no better way to see the sights of our glorious Torbay, than from the top deck of our Open Top Bus.

Feel the fresh sea air from across the English Channel while you take in a stunning scenic route from Paignton to Babbacombe, this experience is a real treat for the whole family, and provides a unique view of the South Devon coast line that will be a memorable trip in your Devon holiday.

The route encompasses many of the area’s most popular hotels and attractions including Babbacombe’s Theatre, Cliff Railway and Model Village. Views from the top deck are stunning.  You can hop off for Torbay Leisure Centre, Splashdown Quaywest and Goodrington.

Places you can visit on the 122:

Splashdown Quaywest is the UK's biggest outdoor waterpark. The park is idyllically placed with spectacular views and 8 adrenalin-pumping flume rides, where you can  slide outside on the sunny sands at Goodrington. 

Babbacombe Model Village is branded as one of Europe's Premier Model Villages and 4 acres of award-winning gardens . You can feel like a giant as you step through the small entrance and the vast miniature world opens up before you. The attraction showcases hundreds of model scenes, vehicles and people.

Kents Cavern is one of Europe’s top and most exciting Stone Age caves, with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns. Take an entertaining guided tour of the caves to explore passageways and chambers where you can get up close with thousands of year old cave formations.

Babbacombe Cliff Railway was built in 1926 and has shuttled hundreds of thousands to and from Oddicombe Beach.  Travel to and from the water’s edge while you soak up the peaceful atmosphere and take in some of the most breathtaking scenery to be found in the UK.

Bygones features an authentic life-size Victorian Street, showcasing a Blacksmith, Sweetshop, nursery, kitchen, parlour and even a dentist! The attraction also hosts a completely refurbished model railway, a WWII Anderson Shelter and a 1950’s and 60’s shopping arcade. A range of cakes and refreshments are available at the Station Café.

Torquay Museum is a hands-on family-friendly visitor attraction where you can travel back through 400 million years of time. The museum features a wide variety of exhibitions throughout the year, from child-friendly summer blockbusters to fascinating exhibitions about South Devon’s amazing archaeology, geology and people.

For unlimited travel across the day on any of our buses in Torbay just buy our Torbay Dayrider ticket, it’s £4.40 for a child or £6.50 for an adult. If you’re out with family or friends; grab the group ticket for £12.50 for up to 5 people travelling together.

So whether you’re taking in the views and relaxing on board, or if you want to hop on and hop off to visit attractions in the area- we’ve got a ticket for you and don’t forget your camera when you ride the 122 – you’re bound to get some awesome snaps of the town and seafront. Why not tweet us your pics @stagecoachsw, using the hashtag #OpenTop122, to share your best holiday moments with us!

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