Mobile phones with internet can use nextbuses.mobi to get the ‘next bus’ time anywhere in Scotland, England and Wales, straight to your device.
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traveline-txt
If you can’t get the NextBuses service on your mobile phone you can check the next bus from a particular bus stop by sending the bus stop code in a text.
Our SMS text messaging service is simple to use and allows you to receive up-to-date timetable information on bus, metro and ferry services in the form of text messages to your mobile phone in an easy-to-read format – 24 hours a day.
Using traveline-txt
All bus stops, metro station platforms and even ferry landings each have their own code. Go to ‘new message’ on your phone. Type in the bus stop/metro platform/ferry landing code for the stop that you wish to depart from, and send that to the traveline-txt number: 84268. The service will quickly send back a message with the scheduled times for the next five buses due to leave the stop. You will normally get a reply within 30 seconds.
Text messages will be charged by your service provider at your normal rate. Traveline will charge 25p per text message sent to you.
The reply to a standard enquiry will include all buses from the stop. If you just want a particular service, put in the stop code then enter a space then the service number, then send the message to the traveline-txt number. The answer will now give you the next buses on the service you have asked for. This will be especially useful if the stop is very busy, or your service is less frequent.
Finding the Codes for Your Stop(s)
You can find the codes you need in two ways:
- By telephoning the traveline-Phone.
- By looking for the code on individual bus stop plates or on the posters located at most main stops.
