# Midland Bluebird — Information and ticketing

> Mobile ticketing and real-time bus information for local travel. (iPhone/iPad app by McGill's Buses.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midland-bluebird/id1643149289 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [McGill's Buses](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435892002)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, Welsh
- Released: 2022-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midland-bluebird/id1643149289/reviews.md

## What is Midland Bluebird?

Our new app has everything you need to get around with Midland Bluebird . It’s packed full of everything you’ll need to get mobile 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 Midland Bluebird.

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

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

- Mobile ticket purchase
- Live departure times
- Journey planning
- Route timetables
- Favorite stops and routes
- Service disruption alerts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midland-bluebird/id1643149289/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Bet s

*2026-08-28, version 121*

I love this bus, its route and drivers.

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2026-08-13, version 120*

You try search for buses and live times and the app doesn’t load whether it is on 4G 5G or WiFi, I’ve found it easier to buy tickets either on the bus or on the website as it’s way more convenient

### 5/5 — Exceptional

*2026-08-03, version 119*

I Love this user friendly app and it makes commuting very easy.

### 1/5 — Used to be serviceable.

*2026-07-30, version 119*

Used to use this app regularly to travel around town, now I have come back to using it to head out of town every morning and the app is a complete disaster.
Bus times not accurate, tracker does not show buses and if it does it’s usually wrong or showing 4 buses when there are only ever 2 at a time. 
People and not just me rely on buses to get them to their everyday activities/responsibilities it’s completely unacceptable to be let down regularly.
Do better.

### 5/5 — Late bus or no bus

*2026-07-15, version 118*

Feed up waiting for the 57 Cultenhove St.Ninians bus hardly shows up on tracker plus no updates if bus has been taken off route midlands start doing your job properly and let us know if bus is running or not people have work appointment ect shocking

### 2/5 — .

*2026-07-14, version 118*

Not accurate at all

### 1/5 — Horrible experience

*2026-06-17, version 117*

This is crazy I was waiting on my bus for 20 mins already off to a bad start then it never shows up and I have to wait 40 mins for the next one so I’m not waiting that long so I call for a lift and then oh look what happens it shows up 10 minutes late and my lift is nearly there what a discrace.

### 3/5 — Can’t view timetable

*2026-05-31, version 115*

Tried to view the 13 timetable on a Sunday. Not for a Sunday as I know it doesn’t run then it was for a different day but it was on a Sunday I was trying to view the day I needed to view but it wouldn’t let me change the day from the current day (a Sunday)

### 1/5 — FURIOUS !!!

*2026-05-19, version 114*

The bus service is honestly becoming ridiculous, especially the X38. Buses are constantly late or sometimes do not arrive at all, even though there are clearly scheduled times shown on the app and at bus stops. People rely on these times because we all have places to be  work, college, appointments, and other important commitments.

What makes it even worse is that the bus tracker app barely works properly. I remember waiting for the X38 because the app showed it would arrive at a specific time, but it never came. Instead, I had to wait another 40 minutes for the next bus. It turns out the “scheduled” bus was apparently just a glitch and was actually the next service the whole time. That is completely unacceptable.

The company always says they “cannot guarantee bus times,” but then what is the point of having timetables, schedules, and live trackers if they are not accurate? People plan their entire journeys around these times. The lack of reliability and communication is frustrating and wastes people’s time daily.

### 5/5 — Perfect service

*2026-03-13, version 111*

I recently started a new job in Grangemouth and need travel from Bo’ness to Grangemouth,  Bus is always on time and Drivers, male and Female I’m now recognising and are very helpful since I’m new to the E tickets system 🙂   
10/10 perfect service

## Frequently asked questions about Midland Bluebird

### What can I do with the Midland Bluebird app?

The app allows you to purchase mobile bus tickets securely using Apple Pay or a debit/credit card. You can also view live departure times, plan your journeys, access route timetables, save your favorite stops and routes, and receive updates on service disruptions.

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

You can purchase mobile tickets directly within the app using secure payment methods like Apple Pay or a debit/credit card. Once purchased, you can show the ticket to the driver when boarding the bus.

### Is the Midland Bluebird app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. The monetization model is free, meaning there are no upfront costs or subscription fees associated with accessing its features.

### How can I find live bus information?

The app provides a 'Live Departures' feature where you can browse bus stops on a map, view upcoming departures, and check routes from a specific stop. This helps you stay informed about real-time bus movements.

### What if there are service disruptions?

The app includes a 'Disruptions' section that provides direct updates on service changes. You can stay informed about any alterations to bus schedules or routes directly through the app's disruption feeds.

## 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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