bluestar bus

bluestar bus Bluestar Bus helps you travel smarter in Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton, and Romsey with mobile e-tickets, live departures, route timetables, favourites, and service disruption alerts—no cash needed.

Bluestar Bus

Bluestar Bus is a public transport app designed to make bus travel simpler across Southampton, Eastra, Toton, and Romsey. It lets you buy mobile tickets on your phone, check timetables, and view live departure information for routes serving your area.

Go cash-free with mobile e-tickets

With Bluestar Bus, you can purchase e-tickets securely using a debit card, credit card, or digital payments. When you board, simply show your ticket to the driver—no need to carry cash, and boarding is typically faster.

Plan smarter with real-time departures

The app includes route planning tools plus live updates, so you can organise commutes, shopping trips, or days out with more confidence.

Highlights

Mobile Tickets

• Buy tickets securely with a debit/credit card or Google Pay.
• Show your mobile ticket to the driver when boarding—no more searching for cash.

Live Departures

• Find bus stops on a map and browse upcoming departures.
• Explore departures from a stop, and view where you could travel next.
• Use the “Destinations” button to explore routes quickly.

Journey Planning

• Plan your commute, a trip to the shops, or an evening out with friends.
• Bluestar makes it easier to set up plans in advance.

Timetables

• All routes and timetable details are brought together in the app for easy access.

Favourites

• Save your go-to Departure Boards, Timetables, and Journeys.
• Get quick access from a single, convenient menu.

Disruptions & Updates

• Stay informed about service changes using disruption feeds inside the app.

Key Features

• Mobile tickets: Purchase securely with your debit/credit card and use your ticket when boarding.
• Live departures: Browse bus stops on the map, view upcoming departures, and use the Destinations screen to see possible next trips.
• Favourites: Save regular departure boards and journeys, then access them quickly from one menu.
• Plan your journey: Search for locations—over 11,000 locations—to help plan commutes or trips.
• Service updates: Get notified about changes without needing to look elsewhere.



• Rewards: Access exclusive discounts from local businesses, available only through the app.
• Travel Alerts: Receive personalised alerts directly on your phone to help you avoid delays.
• Timetables: Get routes and schedule information in one place.

Additional Benefits

• Everything you need to navigate nearby bus stops and timetables, so you can discover new routes.
• A dedicated section for users who prefer to view information on their watch.
• Location support: Bluestar uses your phone’s location to find the nearest stop and shows you when the next bus departs.
• Quick stop search: Browse the map and type a stop name to find the closest stops to you.
• Auto-detected area: The app identifies your area and shows the stops and timetables closest to you.
• Send to your watch: You can send a timetable or departure board to your watch while using the main app—so you don’t have to keep checking the website for updates.

Changelog

• Last updated: Mar 25, 2026



• General app maintenance and bug fixes

Summary

With real-time disruption updates and live departure details, Bluestar Bus helps you stay aware of delays and service changes straight from your phone. It’s a modern, accessible platform that brings bus timetable and travel information together in one place.