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Go North East

Go North East

Making bus travel easy

36 ratings
97 reviews
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Released
May 5, 2021
Updated
October 28, 2026

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The Go-Ahead Group plc
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Plan your bus journeys, purchase mobile tickets, and view live departure information. Access timetables, save favorites, and stay updated on service disruptions for easy travel.

✓Mobile ticket purchasing
✓Live departure boards
✓Journey planning
✓Route timetables
✓Favorite stops and routes
✓Service disruption alerts
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What users say about Go North East

Reviews of Go North East are mixed: the Travel app is rated 4.8/5 from 36 App Store ratings. What users like most: real-time bus tracking and live location updates, easy-to-use interface for journey planning. Top complaints: frequent app crashes and freezing, bus tracking disappears without explanation. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Real-time bus tracking and live location updates
  • 👍Easy-to-use interface for journey planning
  • ⏰Accurate arrival time predictions
  • 🎫Convenient mobile ticket purchasing
  • 📍Live bus stop information and timetables
  • ✨Helps users avoid waiting in cold weather
  • 🔔Service cancellation notifications
  • 💪Reliable for daily commutes and school attendance

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • 🐛Bus tracking disappears without explanation
  • ❌Buses don't show up despite app confirmation
  • ❌Unreliable service cancellation information
  • 🔐Login issues and account suspension errors
  • ⏱️Inaccurate or constantly changing bus times
  • 📵App fails to load bus stops or timetables
  • 🚫Tickets fail to load when needed
  • 😤Poor driver behavior and unprofessionalism
  • 🔄Frequent app updates that break functionality
  • ⚠️Inconsistent tracking with actual bus locations
  • 🚌Buses cancelled without app notification
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What's New in Go North East

125

October 28, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

User reviews

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QR Scanner picking up Apple Pay Card

Currently there’s no way to stop your Apple Card popping up if it automatically detects a payment terminal nearby. So a lot of the time when I put my phone under the QR scanner my card comes up. This is an issue with Apple really but if GNE could work around this by giving you a QR code in wallet, this would be better. Please do this because I’m not the only one having this issue.
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AAnnaERG124

Disgusting Drivers

These drivers are the worst. Literally this driver saw me and left even though I waved and was on the correct bus stop. It happened on 8:44 in Eldon Square Newcastle on 15 Sep 2026. Whats this behaviour. This driver had black hair.
Ttaemyhair

Mobile ticket scanning nightmare

Buy a mobile ticket and try scanning on bus. Apple Pay launches, presumably because they have contactless payments and the app developer hasn’t coded to prevent NFC when a ticket qr code is displayed
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Deborah Smith

i have always had a pleasant ride home thank you
DDibbles2

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

App crashes when scrolling on maps

Bug

Bus tracking glitches (buses jumping backwards, disappearing)

Bug

Journey planner shows cancelled journeys

Bug

Buses shown as 'due' then suddenly disappear from tracking

Bug

Login failures with correct credentials

Bug

NFC interference with debit card pop-ups during ticket scanning

Bug

Search function returns 'can't search right now' errors

Bug

Apple Watch display cuts off bus times over 10 minutes

Bug

Brightness issues after QR code scanning

Bug

Ticket activation takes too long (up to 48 hours verification)

Bug

Map display too zoomed out with poor street visibility

Bug

Recent update degraded tracking accuracy and map functionality

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Requested Features

10 requests

Bulk ticket purchasing with discounts (e.g., 10 for price of 9)

Feature

Shopping basket for multiple tickets

Feature

Metro station integration on interactive map

Feature

Longer ticket activation window (currently 10 minutes)

Feature

Offline ticket access without WiFi/mobile data

Feature

Seat availability details instead of vague descriptions

Feature

Bus model/brand information display

Feature

Notification when reaching destination stop

Feature

Better service update communication for strikes/delays

Feature

More frequent bus services on specific routes

Feature

FAQ

How do I buy tickets with Go North East?

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

Can I see where my bus is in real-time with Go North East?

Yes, the app offers live departure information and allows you to browse bus stops on a map to view upcoming departures and live bus locations.

Does Go North East have ads?

No, Go North East does not contain advertisements.

What devices does Go North East support?

Go North East is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

How often is Go North East updated?

The app was last updated on October 28, 2026, with version 125. Users have noted frequent updates, though some have reported issues with functionality after updates.

What do users like most about Go North East?

Users appreciate the real-time bus tracking, easy journey planning, accurate arrival predictions, and convenient mobile ticketing. Many find it helpful for avoiding waits in bad weather.

What are common complaints about Go North East?

Common complaints include frequent app crashes, freezing, unreliable tracking, inaccurate bus times, and issues with tickets not loading. Some users also report login problems and inconsistent service cancellation notifications.

Is Go North East suitable for children?

Go North East has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children to use with adult supervision for planning bus journeys.