Best Lothian Buses Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4β˜…, the lothian buses category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 247+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Lothian Buses Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Bus & TramBus & TramFree4.8β˜… (219)NoNoSep 2026
2Edinburgh Lothian Bus TrackerEdinburgh Lothian Bus TrackerFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026
3First BusFirst BusFree4.7β˜… (2.2K)YesNoSep 2026
4Edinburgh Bus TimesEdinburgh Bus TimesFreeβ€”YesNoAug 2026
5Delaine BusesDelaine BusesFreeβ€”β€”NoMay 2026
6Edinburgh Bus ToursEdinburgh Bus ToursFree4.4β˜… (90)NoNoAug 2026
7FlixBus: Book Bus TicketsFlixBus: Book Bus TicketsFree4.8β˜… (92K)NoNoSep 2026
8Stagecoach BusStagecoach BusFree4.6β˜… (806)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Lothian Buses

Bus & Tram#1

Bus & Tram by Lothian Buses plc

Lothian Buses/Edinburgh Trams
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
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

  • 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
First Bus#3

First Bus by FirstGroup Plc

Bus Times App, Buy mTickets
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.7😞(2.2K ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Helpful for planning journeys
  • πŸš€ Accurate live bus tracking
  • πŸ’‘ Ability to save favorite stops
  • πŸ‘ Convenient ticket purchasing

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Unreliable bus arrival times
  • πŸ› Buses disappearing from the app
  • πŸ› Technical issues and app crashes
  • πŸ€” Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • πŸ€” Lack of service updates and notifications

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FAQ about Lothian Buses

What are the best lothian buses apps for iPhone?
Bus & Tram tops our lothian buses apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 219 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top lothian buses 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 September 2026.
We track 247+ lothian buses apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
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.
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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