London Bus Checker - Live bus times & planning

London Bus Checker offers real-time bus schedules, smart journey planning, and comprehensive route maps for the entire city of London.

With access to official feeds from TfL pertaining to buses, tubes, and rail services, London Bus Checker ensures that you can reach any destination in London effortlessly.

Main Features

• Real-time information at over 20,000 bus stops across London

• Plan your journey throughout London using buses, tubes, rail, and more

• View detailed route maps for all bus services in London - track the specific paths taken by your bus.

• Stay informed with alerts regarding diversions, service interruptions, and cancellations

• Access live locations and availability details for Santander Cycle docks

• Save your preferred stops, routes, and locations for convenient retrieval

Press

• Highlighted on platforms such as BBC Click, Telegraph Online, The Independent, Cosmopolitan, and Wired UK

• “If you regularly ride a bus, then you should not leave home without Bus Checker” - The Guardian

• Recognized as one of Cosmopolitan Magazine's top "Best Apps Ever" - Cosmo UK

Having issues with the app?

Refer to our FAQ section or use the in-app link to access support resources

Notes

- Bus Checker is a registered trademark of UrbanThings Limited

- Information sourced from official Transport for London feeds.

London Bus Checker: Your Effortless Passport to Navigating the City

As a frequent traveler through London’s sprawling urban maze, London Bus Checker has fundamentally transformed my commute from a gamble into a seamless experience. This app isn’t just a schedule viewer—it’s a lifeline that empowers you to navigate the city with confidence and grace. What truly won me over is its real-time tracking across over 20,000 bus stops. Standing at a rainy stop last Tuesday, I watched as my bus’s live location updated in real-time, turning anxious uncertainty into relaxed control. The sheer comprehensiveness of its data—pulling directly from TfL’s official feeds for buses, tubes, and rail—means every journey I plan feels meticulously optimized, whether I’m hopping between boroughs or racing to a meeting.

The genius lies in the details. Seamlessly integrating Santander Cycles availability lets me pivot from bus to bike in seconds, while tailored alerts for diversions or cancellations have spared me countless wasted trips (like when Northern line disruptions triggered instant notifications, prompting a timely reroute). Saving favorite stops and routes isn’t just convenient—it personalizes the city, making it feel like your London. And then there are the maps: tracing exact bus paths down to individual streets demystifies routes I’d previously relied on blindly.

It’s no wonder giants like The Guardian urge users not to “leave home without it.” London Bus Checker isn’t merely functional; it transforms the chaotic energy of London travel into something calm, precise, and even enjoyable. Five minutes with this app will make you wonder how you ever navigated without it—it’s that indispensable. For residents and visitors alike, this is the definitive key to unlocking London’s rhythm.