Best Edinburgh Bus Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our edinburgh bus list covers 247+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Edinburgh Bus Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Bus & Tram	Free	4.8★ (219)	No	No	Sep 2026
2	Edinburgh Bus Tours	Free	4.4★ (90)	No	No	Aug 2026
3	Edinburgh Bus Times	Free	—	Yes	No	Aug 2026
4	Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
5	ET App	Free	4.2★ (5)	No	No	Sep 2026
6	First Bus	Free	4.7★ (2.2K)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
7	Greyhound: Buy Bus Tickets	Free	4.8★ (234K)	No	No	Sep 2026
8	Edinburgh Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide	Free	—	No	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Edinburgh Bus

#1

Bus & Tram by Lothian Buses plc

Lothian Buses/Edinburgh Trams

Editor's Choice

4.8😞(219 ratings)

Free

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Plan your bus and tram journeys in Edinburgh and the Lothians with real-time arrival information. Purchase mobile tickets directly within the app and receive live updates on delays and diversions.

What We Love

🚀 Improved layout and UI
💡 Ability to purchase tickets in-app

Room to Improve

🙁 Worse than previous app
🤔 Confusing and unintuitive navigation
🔍 Harder to find bus schedules and routes
🕰️ Live departure times not accurate
🗺️ Poor map integration and functionality

#2

Edinburgh Bus Tours by Lothian Buses plc

Strong Contender

4.4(90 ratings)

Free

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Explore Edinburgh's sights with live bus times and an interactive map. Discover exclusive partner discounts and save your favorite attractions. Plan your visit with suggested itineraries for a seamless city experience.

#3

Edinburgh Bus Times by JSVM Soft

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAds

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More Edinburgh Bus apps to explore

Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker

Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker

Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker

by Naiara Albaina

Track Edinburgh public transport in real-time with automatic map refreshes every 15 seconds. See bus directions and delays by tapping on individual vehicles. Easily find routes near your current location.

Real-time bus trackingAutomatic map refreshesView bus direction

Tickets for Edinburgh Trams

Purchase and display mobile tickets for travel within Edinburgh. Securely buy tickets using Apple Pay or card, and present them to the driver when boarding.

Mobile ticket purchasingSecure payment optionsApple Pay integration

Bus Times App, Buy mTickets

Plan your bus journeys, track buses in real-time, and purchase digital tickets. Save favorite routes and stops for quick access. Manage your account and payments securely for a convenient travel experience.

Journey planningLive bus trackingDigital ticket purchasing

free with in-app purchases

Greyhound: Buy Bus Tickets

Book bus tickets easier

Book bus tickets with more options and low fares. View schedules for multiple carriers, select your preferred seat, and display your ticket digitally. Receive live trip updates and exclusive app-only discounts.

Book bus ticketsView Greyhound & FlixBus schedulesSelect preferred seats

free with in-app purchases

Edinburgh Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide

Edinburgh Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide

Edinburgh Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide

by OFFLINE MAP TRIP GUIDE LTD

TrackCity Edinburgh

TrackCity Edinburgh

TrackCity Edinburgh

by Van Luan Hoang

🗺️ Navigation

FlixBus: Book Bus Tickets

Bus travel at the lowest price

Book affordable bus and train tickets across Europe, Turkey, Brazil, and the USA. Your mobile ticket, trip information, and real-time tracking are all within the app. Receive important updates via push notifications for a seamless travel experience.

Book bus and train ticketsMobile ticket (no printing)Real-time trip tracking

free with in-app purchases

Edinburgh Travel Guide .

Edinburgh Travel Guide .

Edinburgh Travel Guide .

Travel Guide and Offline Map

Explore a city with an offline travel guide and interactive map. Discover attractions, plan itineraries, and navigate with augmented reality and GPS. Includes local tips for shopping, dining, and nightlife.

Offline travel guideAugmented reality (AR) explorationInteractive offline maps

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

CabAir Edinburgh Transfers

CabAir Edinburgh Transfers

CabAir Edinburgh Transfers

by CABAIR LIMITED

Plan, track & buy tickets

Plan your bus journeys, track buses in real-time, and purchase mobile tickets securely. Features an interactive map to view services and stops, with options to save favorite routes.

Interactive route mapReal-time bus trackingFind nearest stops

Plan your bus journeys across South East Scotland with real-time departure information and service details. Easily find bus stops, check destinations, and save your favorite stops for quick access.

Check service destinations by numberView services at specific bus stopsFind next departure times

Traveline Scotland

Traveline Scotland

Traveline Scotland

by Traveline Scotland Ltd

Plan your public transport journeys across Scotland with comprehensive route information for buses, trains, ferries, and trams. Get real-time departure updates, live bus tracking, and access timetables and fare details. Stay informed about travel news and disruptions, and even find cycle hire locations.

National public transport journey plannerLive departure informationLive bus tracking

by JOHN PAUL REID

Edinburgh Map and Walks

Edinburgh Map and Walks

Edinburgh Map and Walks

by GPSmyCity.com, Inc.

Explore a city on foot with self-guided tours featuring attractions and hidden gems. This app provides a detailed city map with search and location bookmarking, allowing you to track your steps and share photos. All data is offline, making it perfect for travelers without a data plan.

Self-guided walking toursDetailed offline city mapSearchable points of interest

Live tracking and timetables

This app provides live tracking and timetables for a specific bus service used by students at Durham University. Users can view real-time bus locations, estimated arrival times, and manage their pay-as-you-go accounts.

Live bus location trackingReal-time estimated arrival timesView bus timetables

by Chartered Speed Limited

Book bus tickets online for a convenient travel experience. Find buses across multiple states, compare options, and secure your seat with various payment methods. Enjoy safe, on-time, and affordable journeys with exclusive deals.

Online bus ticket bookingCompare bus operators and routesFilter by bus type, price, and ratings

free with in-app purchases

BusDue - Live bus arrival time

BusDue - Live bus arrival time

BusDue - Live bus arrival time

London bus arrival time

FAQ about Edinburgh Bus

What are the best edinburgh bus apps for iPhone?

Bus & Tram tops our edinburgh bus apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 219 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free edinburgh bus apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top edinburgh bus apps we rank are free to download, including Bus & Tram and Edinburgh Bus Tours.

Does Bus & Tram have ads or in-app purchases?

Bus & Tram has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many edinburgh bus apps are on the App Store?

We track 247+ edinburgh bus apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What does the Bus & Tram app do?

This app helps you plan your bus and tram journeys in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians. It provides real-time arrival and departure information, allows you to purchase mobile tickets, and offers live updates on travel disruptions.

How do I plan a journey?

You can plan your journey by viewing your current location on the interactive map and entering your desired destination. The app will then suggest practical routes based on your travel preferences.

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