London & UK Live Bus Countdown

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About this app

Never miss a bus again with London & UK Live Bus Countdown!



Get the most accurate and up-to-date bus times for London and the UK, right at your fingertips. Our app, trusted by over 6 million users, empowers you to plan your journeys with confidence.

Real-Time Bus Countdown, Your Way:

Live bus arrival times for London and the UK, sourced directly from TfL and other providers
Stay informed with automatic refresh of bus times
Easily search for bus stops by postcode or name
Convenience at Your Fingertips:

Find nearby bus stops with GPS or location services
Save your favorite and recently visited stops for quick access
Check your Oyster card balance in a snap
Comprehensive Travel Companion:

Journey Planner for seamless navigation using buses, Tube, and trains
Map and list view for easy stop and route identification
Dark Mode for a night-friendly experience
Whether you're a daily commuter or an occasional traveler, London & UK Live Bus Countdown is the ultimate app for stress-free bus journeys. Download now and experience the convenience of real-time bus times!

Required Permissions for Android 14 and Above

To ensure optimal functionality and provide the best user experience, our app requires certain permissions on Android 14 and newer devices:

- Foreground data sync: This permission is necessary for the bus times home screen widget to fetch and display the most up-to-date bus arrival information.
- Foreground media playback: This permission is essential for the "Track & Remind" feature to play audible alerts when your selected bus is about to arrive, even when the app is not in the foreground.
- Background location: This permission is optional and used to monitor your trips to provide proactive disruption information and suggest alternative routes for faster travel. You can enable or disable this feature in the Rewards and Smart Alert feature in app.
We value your privacy and assure you that these permissions will only be used for the stated purposes and will not be used to track your location in the background without your explicit consent. You have the option to turn off background location via your Android settings.

Live arrival information is sourced directly from Transport for London (TfL) and other public data sources. While we strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, delays, disruptions, and unforeseen circumstances may occur. We are not responsible for any inaccuracies, errors, or delays in the information provided. We disclaim all liability for any losses, damages, or inconveniences resulting from the use of this app or reliance on the information provided.
Live Nearby Times & Timetables TfL & UK Bus Tube & Rail Times, Journey Planner
Updated on
16 Oct 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    Location, Personal info and 4 others
  • This app may collect these data types
    Location, Personal info and 6 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

55.1k reviews
Joe
8 March 2025
I was very happy to find a London transport app with widgets allowing you to display upcoming departures for specific routes on buses/trains. I've not found another app that allows this. Unfortunately it does not seem to work for trains, if you try to view the train routes in the widget it freezes the widget and it stops working. Please fix this feature.
7 people found this review helpful
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Chi Ok
28 August 2026
It is useful as a tool for getting upto date bus times (whether that is nearby or at a particular bus stop further afield), but one thing I have noticed is that it uses up a lot of data, and I do mean a lot of data that you start to think what is it doing. So, my mobile data usage sky rocketed whilst using it even though in one single day. On this given day, it said the app used just over 1.4GB of mobile data and that was intermittent use. Just something that people need to be careful of.
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MR.T N
30 August 2026
I’m experiencing significant issues with the app following the latest update. Previously, the app functioned without problems, but now I am unable to locate bus routes and cannot add favorite bus stops. Since the update, the app has become unreliable and is no longer meeting my expectations.
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Mobicia Limited
20 September 2023
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing problems. We recently released an update that should address this issue. If you're still having trouble, please get in touch with us at feedback@londonbusapp.com. Thank you and have a great day.

What's new

Maps for 64 cities, now with Berlin, Hamburg and more of France. Bus journeys show the whole route ahead and Tell TfL works again. One tap opens one screen, stop notices read in full, and fewer crashes on some phones.