# Oxford Tube: Plan>Track>Buy — Live coach tracking, m-tickets

> Live coach tracking, journey planning, and mobile ticketing for Oxford to London travel. (iPhone/iPad app by Stagecoach Group plc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-tube-plantrackbuy/id1484055540 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stagecoach Group plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/536149143)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 210 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-tube-plantrackbuy/id1484055540/reviews.md

## What is Oxford Tube?

The Oxford Tube app is here – making travel between Oxford and London even easier.

Time matters, so the Oxford Tube app puts everything you need right at your fingertips.
With a live route map, real-time coach tracking, and expected arrival and departure times, you can plan your journey with confidence and stay in control every step of the way.

The interactive map and journey planner help you make the most of your time in the city – whether you’re heading to work, meeting friends, or catching a connection.

App features:

Follow your coach in real time
See your coach moving along the route and check exactly how far away it is, so you can time your journey perfectly.

Explore the interactive route map
View all stops and coaches in service. Just tap to see journey details and plan your next trip.

Save your favourites
Heading to the same stops often? Save your favourite journeys and stops to make planning even quicker.

Buy and use mobile tickets
Purchase tickets safely and securely on your phone. Your ticket appears instantly – simply activate it when you’re ready to board and show it to the driver.

Share the journey
Buy tickets for others or gift unused tickets to friends or family if your plans change.

Everything you need for travel between Oxford and London – all in one place.
It’s an Oxford Tube thing.

## Key features

- Live coach tracking
- Real-time arrival/departure times
- Interactive route map
- Journey planner
- Mobile ticket purchase and use
- Save favorite journeys/stops
- Share tickets

## What do users think of Oxford Tube?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚌 Regular and reliable bus service
- 💺 Clean and comfortable seats
- 👨‍✈️ Competent and professional drivers
- 🌙 Good day and night timetable coverage
- 👍 User-friendly interface design
- 📍 Live bus tracking capability

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 💳 Payment processing failures despite charging
- 🎫 Tickets disappear after activation
- ⏱️ 15-minute ticket expiration too short
- 📍 Inaccurate live tracking and bus location data
- 🗺️ Incorrect stop and route information
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- ⚠️ Outdated route and schedule information
- 🔄 Return tickets not displaying properly
- ❌ Cannot activate purchased tickets
- 🚫 Payment declined despite correct details
- 📱 App unresponsive and slow performance
- 🔗 Broken links and poor instructions
- 💰 Charges for failed transactions
- 🆘 Poor customer support responsiveness

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tickets disappearing upon activation
- Payment failures that still charge users
- App crashing during journey planning
- Login failures and account lockouts
- Live tracking showing incorrect bus locations
- Return tickets not displaying in purchase history
- App unresponsive on Wi-Fi connections
- Search functionality spinning indefinitely
- Incorrect stop recommendations in journey planner
- Multiple charges for single failed transaction
- Tickets not loading after successful payment
- App freezing when selecting stops
- Route information missing for new routes
- Buses appearing to drive through incorrect locations
- Date picker resetting to wrong dates
- Credit card payments being declined incorrectly

**Most requested features**

- Two-factor authentication for secure payments
- Extended ticket validity period beyond 15 minutes
- Improved live tracking accuracy with route indicators
- Clear route and stop labeling on map
- Mobile-optimized website for ticket booking
- Better return ticket visibility and management
- Advance notifications for route changes
- Ticket area coverage map functionality
- Support for 24-hour time format clarity
- PDF/QR code alternative to app-only tickets
- Offline ticket access capability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxford-tube-plantrackbuy/id1484055540/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Impossible to Purchase a Ticket

*2026-07-31*

Payment fails every time. Tried Visa, Mastercard, Debit Card, ApplePay, Apple Cash.

It’s funny that they give a discount for using the app. Pretty safe offer since the app makes it impossible to purchase!  (20% savings if you figure out how to buy!)

### 1/5 — Sucks

*2026-07-19*

Purchases do not go through.

### 5/5 — easy to use

*2026-07-06, version 4.46.1*

easy to use

### 3/5 — Great coach service - poor app

*2026-07-03*

I was initially confused by the journey planner in the app, which is badly implemented. I had tried searching for a journey a dozen times. I’ve tried and retried. Oxford to London Victoria Coach station. I’ve tried entering post codes or allowing it to use my location. Each time “No routes found”.

Once you know it works only with the station names, the planner works ok - but this is counter-intuitive - given that the app lets you search using your current location.

Once you’ve got past the app and are on the coach itself, the service is very impressive indeed!

### 1/5 — completely unusable

*2026-05-27*

impossible to make any purchases, never goes through

### 2/5 — Do not rely on any time

*2026-03-07, version 4.44.0*

Bus gps are not reliable, 2 out of 3 times buses don’t show up

### 1/5 — Wrong information and delays

*2025-11-27, version 4.42.1*

The app states bus stop M at Notting Hill Gate but its bus stop N. 

And there are delays meaning my ticket is expiring.

### 1/5 — Can’t buy Over 60s ticket

*2025-10-23, version 4.41.0*

The Over 60s ticket option is difficult to find and even when you do manage to select it, the app charges the full fare. It’s a scam!

### 2/5 — Poor Service

*2025-09-17, version 4.40.0*

Drivers’ attitude are remarkably terrible.

### 3/5 — Ergonomic but lacks live tracking

*2025-09-08*

The app is user friendly it’s easy to navigate but there is a glitch which doesn’t show activated tickets in an open window but instead the live ticket is hidden and require few extra clicks Soto be able to show the valid ticket to the driver. 
This is not a big issue for me but perhaps you would want to know that as you paid a lot of money to some IT business to develop you a reliable app. 
The biggest issue I have with the app is that live tracking of coaches does not seem to be reliable and that would be helpful to fix please

## Frequently asked questions about Oxford Tube

### What does the Oxford Tube app do?

The Oxford Tube app simplifies travel between Oxford and London. It provides live coach tracking, real-time arrival and departure times, and an interactive route map to help you plan your journeys with confidence. You can also purchase and use mobile tickets directly through the app.

### How do I buy and use mobile tickets?

You can safely and securely purchase tickets for your journey directly on your phone within the app. Your ticket will appear instantly, and you can activate it when you are ready to board. Simply show the activated ticket to the driver.

### Can I save my frequent journeys?

Yes, the app allows you to save your favorite journeys and stops. This feature makes planning your trips even quicker, especially if you travel to the same destinations regularly.

### Is the app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. While the app facilitates the purchase of tickets, the core functionality of tracking and planning is available without charge. You will need to purchase tickets for your travel.

### What information does the live tracking provide?

The live tracking feature allows you to see your coach moving along the route in real-time. You can check exactly how far away it is, enabling you to time your journey perfectly and avoid unnecessary waiting.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.47.0 — 2026-07-09

It’s time for another app update! We have refreshed our sign-up flow to give you a sleeker, faster onboarding experience. We have also bundled in some behind-the-scenes improvements and bug fixes to keep your coach travel running smoothly. Thanks for using the Oxford Tube App!

### 4.46.1 — 2026-06-11

It’s time for another app update! We’ve made a few behind-the-scenes improvements to keep things running smoothly. Thanks for using the Oxford Tube App!

### 4.46.0 — 2026-05-21

It’s time for another app update! We’ve made a few behind-the-scenes improvements to keep things running smoothly. Thanks for using the Oxford Tube App!

### 4.45.0 — 2026-04-01

It’s time for another app update! We’ve made a few behind-the-scenes improvements to keep things running smoothly. Thanks for using the Oxford Tube App!

### 4.44.2 — 2026-03-19

It’s time for another app update! We’ve made a few behind-the-scenes improvements to keep things running smoothly. Thanks for using the Oxford Tube App!

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