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bluestarbuses

Making bus travel easy

17 ratings
51 reviews
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Released
May 18, 2021
Updated
October 28, 2026

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The Go-Ahead Group plc
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Plan your bus journeys with mobile ticketing, live departure times, and route planning. Access timetables, save favorites, and stay updated on service disruptions for seamless travel.

✓Mobile ticket purchase
✓Live departure times
✓Journey planning
✓Route timetables
✓Favorite stops and routes
✓Service disruption alerts
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What users say about bluestarbuses

Reviews of bluestarbuses are mixed: the Travel app is rated 4.8/5 from 17 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, live bus tracking useful. Top complaints: buses disappear from map, inaccurate times and stops. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Live bus tracking useful
  • 👍Handy app
  • 👍Helpful for planning journeys
  • 👍Great maps
  • 👍Best bus app
  • 👍Better than website
  • 👍Accurate time keeping
  • 👍Great app
  • 👍Good app for bus service
  • 👍Easy to plan journeys
  • 👍Improved service
  • 👍Convenient and saves time
  • 👍Real-time arrival times
  • 👍Good job Bluestar
  • 👍Easy to use and top up

Negative things

  • 👎Buses disappear from map
  • 👎Inaccurate times and stops
  • 👎Overcharged and rude driver
  • 👎Missing features for driver accountability
  • 👎Unreliable service, buses missing
  • 👎App doesn't show up-to-date bus times
  • 👎Journey planner doesn't work
  • 👎App logs users out
  • 👎Cannot plan journeys for future dates
  • 👎Mobile ticket system dysfunctional
  • 👎Needs phone battery and connection for tickets
  • 👎Short window to use activated tickets
  • 👎Ticket scanning system problematic
  • 👎Buses late, cancelled, or don't show up
  • 👎Dangerous overcrowding on buses
  • 👎Poor customer service response
  • 👎App screen goes blank when leaving feedback
  • 👎Bus drivers drive off too quick
  • 👎Not user-friendly timetable access
  • 👎Cannot find single journey cost
  • 👎Buses not on time, poor service
  • 👎Cannot rely on buses
  • 👎App freezes randomly
  • 👎Inconsistent app performance
  • 👎Bus drivers rude
  • 👎Poor company customer service
  • 👎Timetables are wrong
  • 👎App doesn't show accurate bus times
  • 👎Useless money-making app
  • 👎Bad drivers, drive past waving passengers
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What's New in bluestarbuses

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October 28, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

buggy?

it’s started getting really buggy recently. Buses aren’t updating or even showing up, the travel disruptions are wrong, buses disappear off the map and reappear miles away. it needs fixing, by the looks of things.
A:Allie :3!

Brilliant app!

Very easy to use and the feature of live buses is so useful.
IItalianJob89

Mr Bussy Boots

Excellent service app is so handy.
KAKLN ARMY

terrible

they’re complete liars buses just disappear apparently
RPRobbie Pickering

Ok

Waiting for the 13 bus says every half hour on the app every 20 mins at the stop and wrong times on the app and stops.
EE.M.DA
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Buses disappear from live map

Bug

App freezes randomly

Bug

App glitches, cannot see bus

Bug

Bus arrival list broken, times don't update

Bug

App doesn't load bus times

Bug

Journey planner returns 'We are unable to complete the search RETRY'

Bug

App logs users off

Bug

Mobile ticket system issues with Wallet opening

Bug

Map randomly freezes after latest update

Bug

Feedback screen goes blank

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow submission of evidence for drivers embarking early

Feature

Bring back The Key card system

Feature

Allow planning journeys for days other than today

Feature

Provide single journey cost information

Feature

Watch companion app

Feature

FAQ

How do I purchase tickets with bluestarbuses?

You can purchase mobile tickets securely within the bluestarbuses app using Apple Pay or a debit/credit card. Simply show the ticket to the driver when boarding.

Can I see live bus times with bluestarbuses?

Yes, bluestarbuses provides live departure information. You can browse bus stops on the map and view upcoming departures to check real-time arrival information.

Does bluestarbuses have ads?

No, bluestarbuses does not contain advertisements.

What devices does bluestarbuses support?

bluestarbuses is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

How often is bluestarbuses updated?

The latest version of bluestarbuses was released on October 28, 2026, indicating active development and updates.

What is the age rating for bluestarbuses?

bluestarbuses has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users and families.

What do users like most about bluestarbuses?

Users frequently praise the app for being easy to use, its helpful live bus tracking, and its convenience for planning journeys and saving time.

What are common complaints about bluestarbuses?

Some users report issues with buses disappearing from the map, inaccurate times, journey planner malfunctions, and occasional app freezing or logging out.