Live TfL bus times

Where are
you going?

Find the stop nearest you, search by route, name or postcode, and see exactly how many minutes until the next bus.

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A live look at the countdown board — this is what opens the moment you land on your stop.

Everything at the stop, in the app

Built around the six things you actually do at a bus stop.

Live arrivals

Open a stop and see every bus in order of arrival, with destination and exact waiting time.

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Nearby stops

Use your location to list every stop within about 120 metres, each with its own live times.

Search

Type a route number, a stop name, or a London postcode — inbound and outbound on one screen.

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All routes

Browse the full TfL bus network and open any line to see every stop it calls at.

Favourites

Save the stops and routes you use most for one-tap access. Favourites stay on your device.

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Home screen shortcut

Pin your nearest stop straight to your home screen — next buses without opening the app.

A look inside

Clean, fast, and built for one hand.

Official app support

Help for your
next journey.

Get the most from London Bus Timer — live arrivals, nearby stops, and a calmer way to get across the city.

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Frequently asked

Everything you need
to keep moving.

London Bus Timer uses the live information made available by Transport for London. Times can change when traffic, diversions, or a vehicle connection affects the service.

Allow location access when prompted, then use the nearby stops view to see services around your current position. You can also search by stop name or code.

Yes. Open any stop, tap the star, and it will appear in your favourites for quicker access next time.

The app is free to download from Google Play. Your mobile provider may charge for data used while checking live arrivals.

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Never miss a bus again.

Free to download. Live TfL bus times for the stop in front of you.