# EdinBus — Edinburgh Lothian Buses Times > Edinburgh Lothian Buses real-time arrival times and route information. (iPhone/iPad app by Gordon Christie.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edinbus/id324503614 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gordon Christie](https://appshunter.io/developer/324503617) - Category: Travel, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 3.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 7 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-08-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edinbus/id324503614/reviews.md ## What is EdinBus? EdinBus is a great app for people who travel on Lothian Buses in Edinburgh. It's simple, fast and free. Please contact me or leave a store review if you find it useful! - Get clear, beautifully formatted bus arrival times - Find bus stops on a smooth scrolling map - Show route maps through the city, and follow along with location tracking - Scan stop codes shown on stop signs - Save stops for easy access - Get the latest updates directly inside EdinBus EdinBus has also been designed to work well with VoiceOver. Thanks for using EdinBus! ## Key features - Real-time bus arrival times - Interactive map with stop finder - Route maps and location tracking - Scan stop codes - Save favorite stops - In-app updates - VoiceOver compatibility ## Recent user reviews (10 of 58) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edinbus/id324503614/reviews.md ### 5/5 — So good *2025-10-22, version 3.5* I am still using this app in 2025… but recently it work less and less, not loading busses, connection errors ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2025-07-17, version 3.5* Absolutely awful app displays wrong times for buses and for the wrong stops, better just reading the physical timetable at the bus stop ### 1/5 — I Need new routes *2024-12-08, version 3.5* Hey I need new routes ### 1/5 — Bad *2022-12-01, version 3.5* Used to be a good app. These days it doesn't show live tracing if buses nor is it showing correct routes. Very disappointed ### 1/5 — No long updated no longer working *2022-06-01, version 3.5* This has been my go to app for years. It always gave you accurate times of due buses. Unfortunately it’s not been updated for a Number of months and it now only works if connected to WiFi, if you have 4G or 5G it will not load any data. I checked the app settings to ensure my phone allows mobile data and the settings are all good. Can only assume this app has died which is such a shame as other apps, going by the reviews are terrible for accurate bus information. ### 1/5 — Rarely works *2022-05-14, version 3.5* Hopeless. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2021-07-21, version 3.5* This app is useless, I work as a carer and rely on a bus to get around, obviously a bus can’t help being late but this app will just make up a time of it getting their saying it’s “tracking” it but really has no clue, buses go from 5 mins till due too been and gone in a minute, I have missed countless buses from relying on this app, recently I’ve started to use the other Edinburgh bus and app and it’s been amazing, not let me down once, DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS ### 2/5 — APP Not working *2019-07-05, version 3.5* Seems to be not working today as no buses are showing up at any bus stops around the city. ### 1/5 — EdinBus app *2019-06-05, version 3.5* About the above app.OK but again you mention Twitter. I don't use Twitter and I don't have an account with them. Not everyone has a Twitter account or is interested in any social media. I am in this category. It would help if you gave information that would help non-Twitter people like me. Thank you. ### 2/5 — Very unreliable info *2019-01-12, version 3.5* Has become unreliable. Latest example - I’m on a No. 5 that route shows wrongly goes along Waterloo Place. Timing also out so my 3 min window to connect to No.113 has now disappeared. Grrr. Shall delete n use other apps. ## Frequently asked questions about EdinBus ### What does EdinBus do? EdinBus provides real-time arrival times for Lothian Buses in Edinburgh. It helps users find bus stops on a map, view route maps with location tracking, and scan stop codes for quick information. The app also allows users to save their favorite stops for easy access and receive the latest updates directly. ### How do I find bus stops with EdinBus? You can find bus stops using EdinBus by navigating to the smooth scrolling map feature within the app. This map displays the locations of bus stops, allowing you to easily locate them. You can also scan the stop codes displayed on physical stop signs to quickly access information for that specific stop. ### Is EdinBus free to use? Yes, EdinBus is completely free to use. The application does not have any associated costs for download or usage, and it does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What are the main benefits of using EdinBus? The main benefits include getting clear and beautifully formatted bus arrival times, easily finding bus stops on an interactive map, and tracking your bus route in real-time. Saving favorite stops and receiving direct updates also contribute to a more convenient travel experience. ### Is EdinBus compatible with accessibility features? Yes, EdinBus has been designed with accessibility in mind and works well with VoiceOver. This ensures that users who rely on screen readers can effectively navigate and utilize the app's features. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.5 — 2017-09-19 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. EdinBus has been updated for iOS 11. - Fixed many layout issues - Loading times from the map is now easier - just tap the callout ### 3.2.2 — 2013-09-16 - Fixes an issue where saved stops were not being shown on the map. Note: This is the last version of EdinBus that will support iOS 5. ### 3.2.1 — 2013-09-08 - Added back the QR code scanner. - Bug fixes and improvements. ### 3.2 — 2013-07-10 This is a bug fix release. Sorry for the recent issues! - Fixed Service Information. Now shows updates from Twitter only. New Service Information coming soon. - Fixed Search - can now search for street names again. - Map performance improvements. To load times straight from the map, press the blue button on the left instead of the one on the right! - Removed QR code scanning. Reduces the size of the app by over 50%. - Diagnostics and Contact support now built into the app. If you're having problems, this should tell you what's wrong. - Updated fares - fares now should remain up to date in the Help. - Other bug fixes and stability improvements. ### 3.1.1 — 2012-11-16 This update fixes recent problems with the stop database, as well as other minor bug fixes. ## Apps similar to EdinBus | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Traveline Scotland](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traveline-scotland/id6476774576) | — | Free | Travel | | [Capital Cars (Edinburgh)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capital-cars-edinburgh/id426659782) | 4.9 (8) | Free | Travel | | [Central Taxis Edinburgh](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-taxis-edinburgh/id429411956) | 3.0 (4) | Free | Travel | | [Borders Buses](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borders-buses/id1335694048) | 4.8 (17) | Free | Travel | | [Edinburgh Bus Times](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edinburgh-bus-times/id1157753601) | — | Free | Travel | | [Edinburgh Bus Tours](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edinburgh-bus-tours/id1556076045) | 4.4 (90) | Free | Travel | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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