# Unilink Bus — Making bus travel easy

> Southampton bus travel planner with mobile tickets and live departures. (iPhone/iPad app by The Go-Ahead Group plc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unilink-bus/id1556030039 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Go-Ahead Group plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/566501475)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, Welsh
- Released: 2021-05-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unilink-bus/id1556030039/reviews.md

## What is Unilink Bus?

Our new app has everything you need to get around Southampton with Unilink. 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 journey to uni, trip to the shops or night out with friends. It’s now even easier to plan ahead with Unilink.

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
- Bus stop map
- Route planning
- Timetable access
- Favorite stops and routes
- Service disruption alerts

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unilink-bus/id1556030039/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good but no cancelled bus notifications

*2026-02-10*

The app is very well put together and easy to use. Only downside is that when the bus is cancelled or breaks down no notification or update alert is made to warn people of such a circumstance.

### 5/5 — Very good.

*2025-05-05, version 89*

Good interface. Easy to use and find different sections. Would prefer an option of a 1 month travel ticket.

### 2/5 — Gives incorrect information

*2024-12-02*

The app doesn’t alert you that a bus has a diversion, meaning you may wait for a bus that will never arrive.

### 3/5 — Apple Pay interrupts QR code scanning

*2024-01-21*

Whenever I try to scan the qr code Apple Pay automatically pops up due to the card reader in the same area as the qr code scanner. Please fix this by either separating the card reader and qr reader on the bus or create a software fix. It’s very embarrassing having to hold the bus up and try multiple times due to the lousy engineering

### 1/5 — App tries to charge you twice

*2023-08-22*

I paid for multi trips on app but everytime I activate the ticket and hold it under the reader it automatically brings up Apple Pay and tries to charge me twice. The express pay on my Apple Pay is turned off but the app has the Apple Pay saved as the preferred method with no option to remove it

### 5/5 — Great service

*2021-09-20*

Getting around Southampton couldn’t be easier.

### 5/5 — Unilink online pass

*2021-07-04*

Ease of use and reuse and doesn’t need cash.

### 5/5 — Tickets transferred successfully

*2021-05-24*

Was able to login by creating a new account with the same email as Click2Ride. It took a little for my tickets to appear but they are available now. Thanks to support team for advice!

**Developer response:** You need to create a new account, if you have tickets to transfer over use the same email address. Once you have done this go into your ticket wallet where you will be sent an email to verify your account. Once this has been completed your tickets will transfer across. ^SD  Fantastic to hear, thanks for the great feedback :)

## Frequently asked questions about Unilink Bus

### How do I buy tickets with Unilink Bus?

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 to avoid needing cash.

### Can I see where my bus is in real-time with Unilink Bus?

Yes, the app provides live departure times and allows you to browse bus stops on a map. You can explore upcoming departures and see routes from a specific stop.

### Does Unilink Bus help me plan my journeys?

Absolutely. Unilink Bus offers journey planning features to help you plan trips to university, shopping, or nights out with friends, making it easier to organize your travel.

### How can I quickly access my most used bus information?

The 'Favourites' feature allows you to save your preferred Departure Boards, Timetables, and Journeys. These saved items are then accessible from a convenient menu for quick access.

### How often is Unilink Bus updated?

The latest version of Unilink Bus is 112, and it was last updated on March 25, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.

### What devices is Unilink Bus available on?

Unilink Bus is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. This ensures compatibility for users on these Apple platforms.

### What do users like about Unilink Bus?

Users have rated Unilink Bus highly, with an average of 4.9 stars from 17 ratings. This suggests a positive user sentiment regarding its functionality and ease of use.

### Does Unilink Bus have ads?

No, Unilink Bus does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 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

### 115 — 2026-05-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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