Best London Bus Timetable Apps

227+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 227+ london bus timetable apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top London Bus Timetable Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Bus Times London Countdown AppBus Times London Countdown AppFree4.5★ (1.6K)YesYesNov 2026
2London & UK Live Bus CountdownLondon & UK Live Bus CountdownFree4.8★ (1.9K)YesYesNov 2026
3LTWatch for London TransitLTWatch for London TransitFree4.6★ (88)YesYesNov 2026
4LONDONBUS - London BusLONDONBUS - London BusFree—YesYesOct 2026
5London Bus TimesLondon Bus TimesFree—NoNoMay 2026
6Next Bus Times for LondonNext Bus Times for LondonFree4.6★ (21)YesNoNov 2026
7London Live Bus MapLondon Live Bus MapFree—NoNoSep 2026
8Public transport map LondonPublic transport map LondonFree1.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for London Bus Timetable

Bus Times London Countdown App#1

Bus Times London Countdown App by Mapway Inc.

Live TfL Buses & stop checker
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.5(1.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides live TfL bus times and journey planning for London. It helps you find nearby stops, track buses in real-time, and plan routes with ease. Features include augmented reality guidance, personalized stop information, and alerts to never miss your destination.

London & UK Live Bus Countdown#2

London & UK Live Bus Countdown by Mobicia Limited

Live bus, subway & train times
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(1.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Get real-time transit arrival information for buses, subways, and trains across major US cities and the UK. See live bus locations on a map, plan your trips, and receive service alerts for disruptions. Customize your experience with favorite routes and home screen widgets.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate bus times
  • 👍 Helpful for planning journeys
  • 🚀 Live bus tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable app
  • 👍 Great for commuters

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate bus times
  • 🐛 Buses disappearing from the app
  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Unreliable live updates
  • 🐛 Ads disrupt user experience
LTWatch for London Transit#3

LTWatch for London Transit by Barum Rho

Realtime bus information
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😞(88 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Track London Transit buses in real-time with live location updates and predicted arrival times at major stops. Access full timetables directly from the official website. Please note that predictions are based on data from the LTC and may not always be perfectly accurate.

What We Love

  • 👍 Basic real-time schedules
  • 👍 Useful for checking buses
  • 👍 Handy app
  • 👍 GPS is nice
  • 👍 Easier than website
  • 👍 Very useful
  • 👍 Accurate compared to Google Maps
  • 👍 Best app for LTC

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and freezes often
  • 🐛 Bus lines same color, confusing
  • 🐛 Routes not updated for construction
  • 🐛 TERRIBLE color scheme
  • 🐛 Unreliable, doesn't show routes
  • 🐛 Says bus is here, but it's not
  • 🐛 App is delayed
  • 🐛 Bus icon too small
  • 🐛 Bus arrow hidden by other graphics
  • 🐛 Hovering over bus lacks info
  • 🐛 Route discrepancies between app and website
  • 🐛 Never accurate, GPS slow
  • 🐛 Constantly glitching, shows bus further
  • 🐛 Doesn't show different buses
  • 🐛 Glitchy mess, not worth downloading
  • 🐛 Bus didn't stop
  • 🐛 Took in opposite direction
  • 🐛 Not working, no stops or times
  • 🐛 Map recenters when zooming
  • 🐛 Lazy app development
  • 🐛 Inconsistent, missed exam
  • 🐛 Horrible app
  • 🐛 Bus times fluctuate too much
  • 🐛 Live times inaccurate, bus teleports
  • 🐛 Doesn't track real-time position
  • 🐛 Difficult for seniors to read
  • 🐛 Routes impossible to remove after adding
  • 🐛 Bus stop showing in wrong location
  • 🐛 Error message/no connection
  • 🐛 GPS way off, buses don't show
  • 🐛 Not working, not connected
  • 🐛 Can't connect to server
  • 🐛 Route changes not updated
  • 🐛 Doesn't work often
  • 🐛 Limited time slots
  • 🐛 No trip planner for visitors
  • 🐛 Airport transportation useless
  • 🐛 No day pass purchase at airport
  • 🐛 No ticket purchase on app
  • 🐛 Schedule time appears slowly
  • 🐛 Just PDFs of schedule and maps
  • 🐛 Less features

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FAQ about London Bus Timetable

What are the best london bus timetable apps for iPhone?
Bus Times London Countdown App tops our london bus timetable apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 1.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top london bus timetable apps we rank are free to download, including Bus Times London Countdown App and London & UK Live Bus Countdown.
Bus Times London Countdown App shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 227+ london bus timetable apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.