Best Lothian Bus Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 249+ lothian bus apps on iOS, 20 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 Lothian Bus Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Bus & TramBus & TramFree4.8β˜… (233)NoNoOct 2026
2Edinburgh Lothian Bus TrackerEdinburgh Lothian Bus TrackerFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026
3Edinburgh Bus TimesEdinburgh Bus TimesFreeβ€”YesNoOct 2026
4First BusFirst BusFree4.7β˜… (2.2K)YesNoNov 2026
5Stagecoach BusStagecoach BusFree4.6β˜… (813)NoNoNov 2026
6Edinburgh Bus ToursEdinburgh Bus ToursFree4.3β˜… (92)NoNoOct 2026
7UK Bus CheckerUK Bus CheckerFree4.6β˜… (94)YesYesNov 2026
8UIUC BusUIUC BusFree4.2β˜… (1.4K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Lothian Bus

Bus & Tram#1

Bus & Tram by Lothian Buses plc

Lothian Buses/Edinburgh Trams
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.8😞(233 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

  • πŸš€ Improved layout and UI
  • πŸ’‘ Ability to purchase tickets in-app

Room to Improve

  • πŸ™ Worse than previous app
  • πŸ€” Confusing and unintuitive navigation
  • πŸ” Harder to find bus schedules and routes
  • πŸ•°οΈ Live departure times not accurate
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Poor map integration and functionality

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FAQ about Lothian Bus

What are the best lothian bus apps for iPhone?
Bus & Tram tops our lothian bus apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 233 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top lothian bus apps we rank are free to download, including Bus & Tram and Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker.
Bus & Tram has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ lothian bus apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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