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First Bus

First Bus

Bus Times App, Buy mTickets

2.1K ratings
772 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 11, 2012
  • June 30, 2026

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FirstGroup Plc
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Plan your bus journeys, track buses in real-time, and purchase digital tickets. Save favorite routes and stops for quick access. Manage your account and payments securely for a convenient travel experience.

✓Journey planning
✓Live bus tracking
✓Digital ticket purchasing
✓Save favorite stops
✓Departure board
✓Gifting tickets
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of First Bus. Based on 2.1K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 👍Helpful for planning journeys
  • 🚀Accurate live bus tracking
  • 💡Ability to save favorite stops
  • 👍Convenient ticket purchasing

Negative things

  • 🐛Unreliable bus arrival times
  • 🐛Buses disappearing from the app
  • 🐛Technical issues and app crashes
  • 🤔Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • 🤔Lack of service updates and notifications
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What's New in First Bus

7.0.10

June 30, 2026

Enhanced Purchasing Experience We’ve improved every element involved in exploring tickets, reviewing details, and completing purchases, making the overall process smoother, clearer, and more reliable. Updated Account Profile Your account area has been refined with improved organisation, easier access to key information, and a more polished layout. Performance Enhancements A range of performance improvements have been introduced to ensure the app runs more efficiently and responds more quickly. Bug and Stability Fixes Several issues that previously caused bugs or unexpected crashes have been resolved, resulting in a more stable and consistent experience.

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User reviews

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Bus tracking live.

Unable to track any bus on live tracking.
MaxdrateMaxdrate

bro

'view departure board' button doesnt work
serafinagserafinag

Puzzling at times

I need large print?? Visually difficult.. very often.. especially I the evening.. buses stated at next bus stop, due in 5 mins then 4 mins, then 11 minutes?? 😵‍💫 Maybe arrive 15 minutes later.. difficult to choose whether to risk long walk or stay!
McSmullyMcSmully

Horrible app

I have to deep deleting the app and installing it for the constant bugs and glitches which make the app unusable!!
Horrible-app06Horrible-app06

Good but there is a problem

After the update, there are some buses that you cannot see. For instance when you select on a bus you can see the preview of what stops it is at but not how long it will take for it to get to that stop
StarboynahStarboynah
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App pausing music playback

Bug

Inconsistent bus tracking and location data

Bug

Inability to purchase certain ticket types

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Offline ticket access

Feature

Improved journey planning with timetables

Feature

Service change notifications

Feature

Simpler and more user-friendly interface

Feature

FAQ

What does the First Bus app do?

The First Bus app helps you plan your bus journeys, track your bus in real-time on an interactive map, and purchase digital bus tickets. You can also save favorite locations, stops, and services for quicker access and manage your account and payment details securely.

How do I buy tickets with the app?

You can buy, gift, and activate digital bus tickets directly within the app. The app supports secure payments, and once purchased, tickets appear instantly in your account, ready to use without needing paper tickets.

Is the app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use for planning and tracking. However, you will need to purchase digital tickets through the app for your bus journeys, which is a form of in-app purchase.

Can I track my bus live?

Yes, the app features live bus tracking, allowing you to see your bus's current location on an interactive map. This provides more accurate arrival estimates and helps reduce waiting uncertainty.

What if I need help using the app?

The app includes a dedicated help center where you can access FAQs, contact information, and other support resources. This is designed to assist users with any questions or issues they may encounter while using the app.