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Search by map
Search by address
Search by service number
Search by bus stop code
Create MySign
Journey Times
Frequently Asked Questions

Search by map

Use the map to identify the bus stop you require real time information for.

Search by address – search for real time bus information at bus stops near to, or on, a specific street using street name, post code or place of interest.

Type in your location of interest and click the ‘Display Map’ button
Your selected area is identified on the map with a target
Zoom in to find the bus stop you require
Click on the stop marker to identify the bus stop name, the bus services at this stop and the unique bus stop code
Click ‘Get next departures’ to get real bus times for this stop
Journey times for each service are available by selecting the arrow button to the right of the service you require
Click the ‘Bookmark’ option to save your favourite signs

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Search by service number

Search for real time bus information using the bus service number you require.

To find a real time bus time:

Select the bus service number that you require from the drop down list
Click the ‘Display Map’ button to see the bus service route and associated bus stops on the map
Zoom in to find the bus stop you require
Click the blue bus stop marker to identify the bus stop name, the bus services at this stop and the unique bus stop code
Click ‘Get next departures’ to get real bus times for this stop
Journey times for each service are available by selecting the arrow button to the right of the service you require
Click the ‘Bookmark’ option to save your favourite signs

To download a PDF file showing the route and service timetable:

Select the bus service number that you require from the drop down list
Click the ‘Display Diagram’ button to download a PDF file showing the route and service timetable

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Search by bus stop code

Search for real time bus information using the unique 8 digit bus stop code.

If you know the bus stop you want to use and its associated ‘Bus Stop Code’ then you can go direct to the real time bus information using this option. Bus stop codes are printed on the timetables at bus stops or can be found by using the ‘Search by Map’ options to find the stop and its bus stop code.

Quick Search:

Input the unique bus stop code and click ‘Display Departures’
The real time bus information for the bus stop is displayed
Journey times for each service are available by selecting the arrow button to the right of the service you require
Click the ‘Bookmark’ option to save your favourite signs

Advanced Search:

Input the unique bus stop code and click ‘Display Departures’
Input the time you require to see bus times from
Select which day you require bus times for (max 3 days)
Click ‘Display Departures’
The real time bus information for the bus stop is displayed
Journey times for each service are available by selecting the arrow button to the right of the service you require
Click the ‘Bookmark’ option to save your favourite signs

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Create MySign

Create your own custom sign for the stops and services you use most.

This option allows you to combine the services you regularly use from a variety of different stops onto a single sign. This is ideal if you have a number of different bus services to choose from but they depart from different bus stops in different addresses. You can then bookmark this sign, allowing you to open it quickly without re-entering any stop codes.

Use the ‘Search by Map’ option to identify the bus stop you require
Click on any stop marker to identify the unique 8 digit bus stop code
Note down all of the bus stop codes you require
Return to the ‘Create MySign’ option
Input the bus stop codes and then select the service you require and its direction from the drop down lists
Once you have input all of the stops and services you require, click ‘Display Departures’
The real time bus information for your custom bus stop is displayed
Use the ‘Bookmark’ feature to save this sign to your favourites

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Journey Times

The journey time feature allows you to see how long your bus journey will take. This feature is accessed via the real time departure information window.

Click the arrow button located to the right of the bus service you require to open the journey times in the window
Initially only the main bus stops on the route are shown
To view all stops, click the + button at the right side
To go back to the departure information, click the back button on the left

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bustracker provide information for all Edinburgh bus services?

No, Bustracker has information for all Lothian Buses services and all the stops they use in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian, not just those with Bustracker signs on-street.

How far in advance can I get a "real-time" prediction?

1 hour ahead (59 minutes to be precise!) Arrivals after 1 hour are always estimated times based on the timetable.

Why can't I get information for other bus companies?

At present Lothian Buses is the only operator to install the Bustracker equipment on their buses. The system is open to other operators; to join up they would have to install the Bustracker equipment on their buses.

What is the bus stop code?

The bus stop code is the unique 8 digit number given to every bus stop. The code can be found on the website via the map search within the bus stop marker balloon or on the timetable at stops on street.

How do I plan a journey / find out which bus I need to take?

If you want to plan a journey using public transport Traveline Scotland can help.

Why are there no mobile applications for Blackberry?

The iPhone, Android and Windows applications have been developed by third parties at no cost to the Council. An API (Application Programming Interface) has been developed which will enable easier development of third party applications in these formats.

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