Best Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated October 2026

Finding the right edinburgh lothian bus tracker apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 245+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Bus & Tram	Free	4.8★ (219)	No	No	Oct 2026
2	Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
3	Edinburgh Bus Times	Free	—	Yes	No	Sep 2026
4	Edinburgh Bus Tours	Free	4.4★ (90)	No	No	Sep 2026
5	Stagecoach Bus	Free	4.6★ (806)	No	No	Oct 2026
6	NYC Bus Tracker & Map	Free	3.9★ (45)	No	No	Sep 2026
7	Traveline Scotland	Free	—	No	No	Oct 2026
8	Central NY Centro Bus Tracker	Free	2.5★ (6)	Yes	No	May 2026

Top Picks for Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker

#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 Lothian Bus Tracker by Naiara Albaina

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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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.

#3

Edinburgh Bus Times by JSVM Soft

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAds

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More Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker apps to explore

Edinburgh Bus Tours

Edinburgh Bus Tours

Edinburgh Bus Tours

by Lothian Buses plc

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.

Interactive map with live bus timesExclusive partner discountsExplore and save attractions

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

NYC Bus Tracker & Map

NYC Bus Tracker & Map

NYC Bus Tracker & Map

Never miss the bus again!

Track the real-time location of every MTA bus in New York City on an interactive map. Get live arrival estimates for selected stops and view a bus's progress along its route. Save your favorite routes for quick access.

Live bus locations on mapReal-time arrival estimatesBus progress tracking

🗺️ Navigation

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

Central NY Centro Bus Tracker

Central NY Centro Bus Tracker

Central NY Centro Bus Tracker

Bus tracker for Syracuse area

Track buses for the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Centro) in the Syracuse area. This lightweight app offers fast and easy access to next arrival times for your favorite stops. It covers Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties.

Real-time bus trackingSave favorite stopsOne-touch arrival times

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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

Track My Bus Live

Track My Bus Live

Track My Bus Live

Live Tracking of Buses

This application offers real-time bus tracking for users. It provides features like driver listings, a dedicated navigation screen for drivers, and a parent portal for monitoring.

Live bus trackingDriver listingDriver navigation screen

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Real time Bus Tracking

Track buses in real-time, view schedules, and get estimated arrival times. For operators, it provides seamless vehicle tracking and passenger counting with GPS data.

Real-time bus location trackingBus schedules and ETAsVehicle tracking for operators

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BusWhere School Bus Tracking

BusWhere School Bus Tracking

BusWhere School Bus Tracking

This app allows parents and schools to track school buses in real-time. It provides estimated arrival times for each stop and can send alerts when the bus is approaching. Schools can also monitor all buses on their routes and receive notifications for schedule deviations.

Real-time bus location trackingUp-to-the-minute ETAsArrival alerts

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

Access comprehensive bus schedules for various cities. Plan your journeys efficiently by viewing real-time route information and departure times. This tool simplifies public transportation navigation.

View bus schedulesSelect cities for routesReal-time route information

by Network North Pty Ltd

Track the real-time location of buses on the Accreditation Manager network. View essential bus information and ensure your device's location services are enabled for accurate tracking.

24/7 bus movement accessView bus locationsDisplay fleet numbers

WheresTheBus Rider App

This app offers real-time bus tracking for families, providing updates on the bus's location, student boarding and disembarking notifications, and estimated arrival times. It aims to enhance safety and provide peace of mind for parents.

Real-time bus location trackingStudent scan-on/off notificationsEstimated arrival times

Scottish Citylink

Scottish Citylink

Scottish Citylink

Easily book coach tickets and plan your journeys across Scotland with a reliable network connecting over 200 destinations. Enjoy real-time updates, secure payments, and convenient access to your tickets.

Book coach tickets easilyAccess tickets in 'My Ticket' sectionReal-time coach tracker

Bus Tracker,Bus Compass App

Bus Tracker,Bus Compass App

Bus Tracker,Bus Compass App

Never miss the bus again

This app provides real-time bus tracking, upcoming schedules, and route planning. It serves as a comprehensive guide for transit information, helping users never miss their bus.

Real-time bus trackingUpcoming schedulesRoute planning

My School Bus Tracker

My School Bus Tracker

My School Bus Tracker

by IMASH TECHNOLOGIES INC

This app allows parents to monitor their child's school bus location in real-time. Parents can manage daily routines, receive alerts for pick-up and drop-off, and view bus and driver information. Logins are required for tracking.

Real-time bus location trackingPick-up and drop-off alertsTrack multiple buses

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Tickets, travel times and more

Plan bus and public transport journeys across Great Britain. Get real-time arrival information, see how busy services are, and purchase mobile tickets. Supports buses, trains, trams, and more.

Journey planningReal-time bus informationMobile ticket purchasing

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker

What are the best edinburgh lothian bus tracker apps for iPhone?

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

Are there free edinburgh lothian bus tracker apps for iPhone?

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

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 October 2026.

How many edinburgh lothian bus tracker apps are on the App Store?

We track 245+ edinburgh lothian bus tracker apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.