# Plymouthbus — Making bus travel easy

> Plymouth Citybus app for mobile ticketing, live departures, and journey planning. (iPhone/iPad app by The Go-Ahead Group plc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plymouthbus/id1558093731 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Go-Ahead Group plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/566501475)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, Welsh
- Released: 2021-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plymouthbus/id1558093731/reviews.md

## What is Plymouthbus?

Our new app has everything you need to get around Plymouth with Plymouth Citybus. 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 Plymouth Citybus.

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
- Route and stop exploration
- Journey planning
- Digital timetables
- Favorite routes and stops
- Service disruption alerts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plymouthbus/id1558093731/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Remove map layers from maps view

*2026-08-10*

Not sure who thought it would be a good idea to have the map layers section pop up every time you open the map view but it’s extremely annoying, trying to fix something that ain’t broken

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2026-05-07, version 114*

It never matches the actual times of buses, or what the bus-shelter displays tell you.

### 1/5 — Don’t follow the maps on royal parade

*2026-05-01, version 113*

You’ll end up walking 20 miles

### 1/5 — The worst bus company of all time

*2026-04-17, version 112*

Get a taxi, more reliable than this lot

### 5/5 — A must have!

*2025-11-05*

An absolutely brilliant app. I know the times and can track buses live what else do you need! It even uses a map to tell you which bus stop to walk to and how to get there. I’ve been in places I have no idea where and this app has always gotten me home safe!

### 4/5 — Very Useful

*2025-09-17*

This app is very useful as I use it every day when commuting to school. However, it would be useful if there could be an option to add a widget to my Home Screen for a certain bus and quickly glance at it to see quick details like how long until it is due to come and which bus it is. But all in all, very useful!

### 1/5 — Cornwall 25

*2025-09-14, version 100*

Since the app was upgraded 
It is showing no showing line 
If you delete and reinstall 
It shows Lemon key 
Even when you live in Torpoint 
Near Plymouth 
Please sort the app out 
As it is now frustrating now to use

### 2/5 — Unable to Track live bus location

*2025-08-12, version 94*

For months now I can’t seem to get live updates for the buses. I am unable to get live tracking and location to know how late the bus will be

### 5/5 — Hi

*2024-11-05, version 76*

I love this app it’s very helpful,maybe it could be offline ❤️😀

### 4/5 — Very good but not always exact

*2024-10-30*

The app is very good. I have never experienced any major troubles or issues with it other than sometimes the buses are 5 minutes later than they actually are. The 42A for example is usually 2-5 minutes late but the app says it’s on time. Overall, the app is very easy to access and quick if you need a bus to get around.

## Frequently asked questions about Plymouthbus

### What does the Plymouthbus app do?

The Plymouthbus app is designed to make bus travel in Plymouth easy. It allows you to purchase mobile tickets, view live departure times from bus stops, plan your journeys, and access all route timetables. You can also save your favorite routes and stops for quick access and receive updates on service disruptions.

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

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

### Is the app free to use?

Yes, the Plymouthbus app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is a free service provided by Plymouth Citybus.

### Can I plan a trip to a specific destination?

Yes, the app features a journey planning tool that allows you to plan your commute, trips to the shops, or nights out. You can input your desired destination and it will help you plan your route with Plymouth Citybus.

### How do I find out about bus service changes?

The app provides a disruption feed where you can stay up-to-date with any service changes or disruptions. This ensures you are informed about any alterations to bus schedules or routes before you travel.

## 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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