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NCTX Buses

NCTX Buses

by Nottingham City Transport Ltd

64 ratings
95 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 7, 2015
  • July 22, 2026

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Developer

Nottingham City Transport Ltd
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Plan your journeys, view live bus departures, and purchase mobile tickets for NCT services. Access timetables, save favorite routes, and stay updated on service disruptions.

✓Mobile ticket purchase
✓Live departure times
✓Journey planning
✓Bus timetables
✓Save favorite routes
✓Service disruption alerts
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of NCTX Buses. Based on 64 reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 22 positives and 75 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 👍Real-time bus tracking
  • 👍Useful travel planning
  • 👍Convenient mobile tickets
  • 👍24-hour tickets save money
  • 👍Easy to use interface
  • 👍Good user experience
  • 👍WiFi on buses
  • 👍Charging points on buses
  • 👍Friendly drivers
  • 👍Economical fares
  • 👍Good for planning journeys
  • 👍Convenient for unfamiliar areas
  • 👍Keeps service going in bad weather
  • 👍Makes life simpler
  • 👍Cheaper fares
  • 👍Exclusive bus deals
  • 👍No need to worry about change
  • 👍No more waiting for buses
  • 👍Always pioneering new features
  • 👍Live bus tracking feature
  • 👍Easy to buy tickets
  • 👍Good for kids

Negative things

  • 🐛Buses often late
  • 🐛App logs users out
  • 🐛Buses disappear from tracker
  • 🐛Mobile tickets fail to scan
  • 🐛App drains phone battery
  • 🐛Inaccurate bus times
  • 🐛Poor customer service
  • 🐛Difficult to use for new routes
  • 🐛Inconsistent stop/street names
  • 🐛Student verification issues
  • 🐛App requires internet connection
  • 🐛App crashes on routes list
  • 🐛Apple Watch app doesn't work
  • 🐛Live times disappeared in update
  • 🐛App size not optimized for smaller phones
  • 🐛Timetables not updated regularly
  • 🐛Gift ticket activation issues
  • 🐛Ticket activation issues
  • 🐛Bus scanners don't scan properly
  • 🐛App is slow/lagging
  • 🐛No customer service option
  • 🐛Can't find specific streets
  • 🐛Bus timings not always accurate
  • 🐛No 24-hour contact number
  • 🐛App doesn't orient on map
  • 🐛UI tweaks needed
  • 🐛No Apple Wallet/Google Pay integration for passes
  • 🐛Mobile tickets open Apple Wallet
  • 🐛App shows wrong arrival times
  • 🐛App doesn't work on Mac OS
  • 🐛App shows only map/timetables
  • 🐛Bus fare expensive for poor service
  • 🐛Buses missed or late
  • 🐛Drivers rude when asked about delays
  • 🐛Timetables need updating
  • 🐛App doesn't show cancelled buses
  • 🐛Bad directions/route planning
  • 🐛Assumes walkable routes across dual carriageways
  • 🐛Few buses on certain routes
  • 🐛No buses on certain routes
  • 🐛App is buggy
  • 🐛Lost journey planner after boarding
  • 🐛Inner city zone ticket confusion
  • 🐛App not working
  • 🐛Ticket not activating
  • 🐛Mobile tickets don't work without internet
  • 🐛Lost money on tickets
  • 🐛App down
  • 🐛Bus driver abrupt
  • 🐛App doesn't work on latest Mac OS
  • 🐛Crashes on routes list
  • 🐛Can't search tickets easily
  • 🐛App is a copy of another app
  • 🐛Can't press continue button
  • 🐛App is a joke, no other options
  • 🐛Bad planning, not tested
  • 🐛No option to rearrange favourites
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
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  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
  • 🐛No option to display time of day and minutes until arrival
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What's New in NCTX Buses

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July 22, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Keeps logging me out

I’ve paid for a lengthy bus pass, over the last week I use the pass then get logged out. Yesterday it locked me out for 8 hours leaving me stranded at work and having to PAY for another ticket when I already had an active pass!!!
Nightmare
sallynew9988sallynew9988

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Very good app
LeedeeKokoLeedeeKoko

Great

Superb app, does everything you need
kesselflickerskesselflickers

Jo

Their buses never arrive on the said time on the app. Keeping people waiting
Joan365Joan365

Really useful app

Fantastic app to find out where buses are in real-time and the 24 hr tickets save me a lot of money . Thank you NCT
Cooking KateCooking Kate
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Reported Bugs

50 issues

App keeps logging users out

Bug

App locks users out for extended periods

Bug

Buses not arriving on time

Bug

Buses disappearing from the app's tracker

Bug

Mobile tickets failing to scan

Bug

App drains phone battery

Bug

App says no internet connection when mobile data is working

Bug

Lost money on tickets due to app issues

Bug

App is down or not working

Bug

App crashes when trying to view routes list

Bug

Bus scanners not scanning properly

Bug

App is lagging

Bug

Cannot press 'continue' button after agreeing to terms

Bug

Journey planner lost after boarding bus

Bug

Apple Watch app not working

Bug

Live bus times disappeared after latest update

Bug

App size not fitting iPhone 12 mini

Bug

App not working on latest Mac OS

Bug

App shows only map and timetables

Bug

Ticket activation issues

Bug

App doesn't work without internet

Bug

App doesn't orient on map

Bug

Student verification issues

Bug

App shows wrong arrival times (bus passes early)

Bug

Mobile tickets open Apple Wallet

Bug

App doesn't work on latest Mac OS

Bug

Crashes on routes list

Bug

Cannot search tickets easily

Bug

App is a copy of another app

Bug

Cannot press 'continue' button

Bug

App is a joke, no other options

Bug

Bad planning, not tested

Bug

No option to rearrange favourites

Bug

No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

Bug

No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

Bug

No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

Bug

No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

Bug

No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

Bug

No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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No option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Requested Features

34 requests

Ability to rearrange favourites

Feature

Setting to display time of day and minutes until next bus

Feature

Integration with Apple Wallet/Google Pay for bus passes

Feature

Option to display cancelled buses in real-time

Feature

Separate timetables for different route variations (e.g., 79 and 79a)

Feature

Map orientation to phone's direction

Feature

Travel tickets available offline

Feature

Apple Watch app functionality

Feature

Return of live bus times after update

Feature

Optimization for smaller phone screens

Feature

24-hour contact number for support

Feature

Robin Hood style ticket across operators

Feature

Option to buy tickets for someone else

Feature

Improved search functionality for tickets

Feature

Ability to see if specific buses are running late or cancelled

Feature

User testing for route planning and directions

Feature

Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

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Option to display time of day and minutes until next bus

Feature

FAQ

What does the NCT Buses app do?

The NCT Buses app helps you get around Nottingham by providing tools for journey planning, viewing live bus departures, and purchasing mobile tickets. You can also access timetables, save your favorite routes, and receive updates on service disruptions.

How do I buy tickets with the app?

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

Is the NCT Buses app free to use?

Yes, the NCT Buses app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

Can I plan a trip to anywhere in Nottingham?

The app features an upgraded journey planning engine that makes it easier to plan your commute, trips to the shops, or nights out with friends within Nottingham using NCT services. You can also explore bus stops on the map and view upcoming departures and routes from any stop.

How do I stay informed about bus service changes?

The app provides a dedicated section for disruptions, where you can keep up to date with service changes directly from NCT's Twitter feed, which is integrated within the app.