# Brighton & Hove Buses — Making bus travel easy

> Bus travel planner and mobile ticketing app for Brighton & Hove. (iPhone/iPad app by The Go-Ahead Group plc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighton-and-hove-buses/id1556226933 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Go-Ahead Group plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/566501475)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 92 App Store ratings · 120 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, Welsh
- Released: 2021-05-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighton-and-hove-buses/id1556226933/reviews.md

## What is Brighton & Hove Buses?

Our new app has everything you need to get around Brighton & Hove. It’s packed full of everything you’ll need to get mobile on the bus.

NEW! Discover your fare: Find the fare for the journeys you are planning whether you want to buy a mobile ticket in advance or pay on the bus.

Mobile Tickets: Purchase mobile tickets securely with Apple Pay or a debit/credit card and show the driver when boarding - no more searching for cash!

Live Departures: Browse and view bus stops on the map, explore upcoming departures, or check out the routes from a stop to see where you could travel next. 

Journey Planning: Plan your commute, trip to the shops or night out with friends.  It’s now even easier to plan ahead with Brighton & Hove Buses.

Timetables: We’ve squeezed all of our routes and timetables into the palm of your hand.

Contactless Journeys: View the journeys you have made using your contactless cards and a breakdown of charges and savings.

Favourites: You can quickly save your favourite Departure Boards, Timetables and Journeys, with quick access from one convenient menu.

Disruptions: You’ll be able to keep up to date with service changes directly from our disruption feeds inside the app. 

As always, we welcome your feedback. You can send it to us via the app.

## Key features

- Discover fare information
- Purchase mobile tickets
- View live departures
- Plan journeys
- Access timetables
- Track contactless journeys
- Save favourite routes

## What do users think of Brighton & Hove Buses?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Useful and easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for tickets and times
- 🚀 Helpful for getting around
- 👍 Reliable and trusted

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate bus times and tracking
- 🐛 Buses disappearing from the app
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🐛 Unreliable service updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ticket activation requires internet connection
- Tickets disappearing from the app
- Inability to log in with existing accounts

**Most requested features**

- Add route map feature
- Improve live bus tracking accuracy
- Allow purchasing of multiple tickets
- Add Apple Pay/Wallet integration
- Provide more flexible ticket options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 120)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighton-and-hove-buses/id1556226933/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The worst bus app ever

*2026-07-20, version 118*

The update killed the app and it so difficult to see ongoing buses and stops

### 1/5 — Upset

*2026-07-19, version 118*

I’ve been waiting for an advertised N48 at 2.50am on 19/7/26 only for it to disappear and the next one is in 55 minutes. Thoroughly unimpressed… and then you ask me for a review! Very disappointed.

### 4/5 — Extortion

*2026-07-01, version 118*

How B&H buses has increased their costs to extortionate fees is honestly diabolical. Especially when you’re now running hybrid and electric vehicles. I will putting in a complaint to the bus company directly and the local MPs.

### 5/5 — One of the best

*2026-05-22, version 115*

Comfortable clean buses, patient knowledgeable drivers
Mostly good calm driving skills, once in a while a bad experience but they are few and far between.

### 5/5 — All The UK should have this

*2026-05-12, version 114*

Other cities have bus apps but this one is elite

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-04-30, version 113*

Great

### 1/5 — Live updates are useless

*2026-04-14*

I’ve had 3 buses actually be on time in the last 6 weeks… there is no quick chat option on the app to speak to someone and find out if you’re ever going to stop waiting for your bus to arrive (currently been waiting 40 minutes for 2 buses that never arrived) would be good if you could update the live bus arrivals so people know if there is an issue or if they should bring a camping chair in future and get comfy whilst they wait

### 1/5 — Tracking just doesn’t work

*2026-03-25, version 112*

Often try to follow the no.6 and the app differs so much to the digital signs at bus stops Both are too unreliable. Expect to wait 30mins for a bus like the old days.

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2026-03-14, version 111*

This app is really useful and I use it a lot. The only thing I think is missing, which would be very useful, is a map of the bus routes served by Brighton and Hove.

### 2/5 — Used to be great

*2026-03-06, version 110*

Now totally unreliable, live bus updates and times don’t actually match up with when they arrive.

## Frequently asked questions about Brighton & Hove Buses

### What can I do with the Brighton & Hove Buses app?

The app allows you to plan your bus journeys, discover fare information for your trips, and purchase mobile tickets securely. You can also view live departure times, access timetables for all routes, and get real-time updates on service disruptions.

### How do I purchase tickets through the app?

You can purchase mobile tickets directly within the app using Apple Pay or a debit/credit card. These tickets can then be shown to the driver when boarding the bus, eliminating the need to search for cash.

### Is the Brighton & Hove Buses app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### Can I see how much I've spent on bus travel?

Yes, the app features a 'Contactless Journeys' section where you can view your past journeys made using contactless cards. It also provides a breakdown of charges and any savings you may have made.

### What if there are service disruptions?

The app keeps you informed about any service changes or disruptions. You can access up-to-date information directly from the disruption feeds within the app, ensuring you're always aware of the latest service updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 121 — 2026-08-26

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 120 — 2026-08-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 119 — 2026-07-22

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 118 — 2026-07-01

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 117 — 2026-06-16

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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