All modes
Every London transport mode in one app.
Buses, Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR, tram, National Rail. Whatever's nearest, whatever you need next.
London transport, without the faff.
Live arrival times for Tube, Bus, Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR, tram and National Rail. Fast, accurate, and built by someone who actually rides them. Known by London commuters as LBP.
UTube
BBus
OOverground
EElizabeth line
DDLR
TTram
RRail
One or two taps to what you need.
No clutter, no waiting.
Live data, straight from the source.
Real-time feeds from TfL and National Rail Enquiries.
Location is optional. Always.
Used only when you ask for it. Your data is never sold.
Nearby
See what's near you, instantly.
Open the app and you see live arrivals at every stop and station around you. Group by platform, filter by route, save your regulars.
Designed for travel
Built for the way you actually travel.
Buses sorted by minutes away. Stations grouped by platform or departure. Each mode shown the way that mode makes sense.
Performance
Genuinely fast, genuinely battery-safe.
Performance and battery life are tested every release. The app won't make you wait when you're already running for a bus.
Live tracking
Follow any vehicle, anywhere on the line.
Track buses and trains as they move between stops. Tap a service from a stop and the calling pattern with live ETAs unfolds.
Journey planner
From A to B, in plain English.
Walk + transit routes between any two London points. The legs that matter, the times that matter, and not a lot else.
For the enthusiasts
For the enthusiasts.
Track buses by registration. Spot rare workings. Built-in tools for people who care about more than just getting from A to B.
Privacy by design
Your location, your business.
Location is only used when you ask for nearby stops or a journey plan. Nothing is sold to third parties. Not now, not ever.
Made by one developer, in London
No VC, no surprise pivots.
Just an app that's been quietly improving since 2013, built and maintained by Mulder Digital — one person who actually rides the buses.
Try it.
Free on both stores. A small banner ad sits at the bottom of the screen, with the occasional full-screen ad kept minimal and never blocking what you came for. No upsells, no email wall.
Available for iPhone, iPad, Android phones & tablets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best app for live London bus times?
London Bus Pal (LBP) provides real-time arrival predictions for every London bus stop, updated every 15 seconds using official Transport for London data. It also covers Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR, tram, and National Rail — all in one app.
How do I check when my next bus is coming?
Open London Bus Pal or visit buspal.app/nearby to see live arrivals at stops near you. The app uses your location to find the closest stops and shows countdown times for every bus due.
Is London Bus Pal free?
Yes. London Bus Pal is free to download and use with all core features included. An optional premium subscription removes ads and unlocks additional features like increased photo upload limits.
What does LBP stand for?
LBP stands for London Bus Pal — a London transport app used by commuters across the city. Despite the name, LBP covers all London transport modes, not just buses.
Which transport modes does London Bus Pal support?
LBP supports all London transport: buses, Tube (Underground), Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR, trams, and National Rail services. Live arrival times are available for all modes.
Will the app work without access to my location?
Absolutely — and it won't pester you to give access. You just won't be able to see bus stops near you, but otherwise the app works smoothly. Search for any stop, route, or station by name and get live times without sharing your location.
Why doesn't LBP offer incentives like coffee vouchers for frequent users?
Apps that offer rewards like Costa vouchers typically fund them by selling your location data to advertisers and data brokers. We don't do that. London Bus Pal doesn't track where you go, doesn't build a profile of your movements, and doesn't sell your data to anyone. Your location is used only in the moment you request it — then it's gone.