Busbud Reviews 

13,148
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 2,100 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently commend the service for its punctuality, safety, and smooth operation, facilitated by helpful, professional, and friendly staff. The online booking process is also widely praised for being easy, fast, and convenient, making ticket purchases straightforward and efficient. However, some customers also noted issues with service reliability, experiencing significant delays, buses arriving late, or even buses that did not exist as booked. A few other people also felt that some buses were in poor condition, described as old, smelly, or uncomfortable, and lacked amenities like power outlets.

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Service

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Staff

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User experience

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Booking process

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Drivers!! Very please on arrival time and departure time as well as having everybody lineup and proceed through the lineup. Even though I held the lineup the whole way, but as a personal reference, I... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall good experience, but waited a long time for connecting be buses. Now that might be cruel but it would help keep the ebus on time. Also trip departures and arrivals where announced which helpe... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was ok until Barnstaple but then a woman sat near the driver chatting loudly. The bus then took a very circuitous route to Bideford, dropping her off beside the road near to some houses. He then co... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Online booking and e-tickets are smooth and easy! I especially liked the reminder notice when I did not complete a booking with all my choices to date, saved and ready to confirm or cancel! I was frus... See more

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Company details

  1. Travel Aggregator
  2. Bus Ticket Agency
  3. Train Ticket Agency
  4. Travel Agency

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Busbud is the ultimate platform for all your bus and train travel needs. Our website and apps provide instant access to the most extensive global network of city-to-city buses and trains. With just a few clicks, you can easily discover thousands of destinations around the world and book your next bus or train trip online. We make it easy for you to plan your next adventure or commute and find the perfect bus or train ride to take you there. With Busbud, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride, knowing that you have everything you need to make your next bus or train trip a success.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy and cost effective airport…

Very easy and cost effective airport transfer. Easy pickup location and smooth ride.

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Ben

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our airport transfer service to be both easy and cost-effective. At Busbud, we love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs, and we're delighted that your pickup and ride went smoothly. We look forward to assisting you with your future travel needs, allowing you to travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleasant bus journey

Pleasant bus journey

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Mf

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! Hearing about your pleasant bus journey brings us immense joy. We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What every traveler should know before choosing Busbud

Great experience

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Akosua

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We're glad you had a pleasant experience! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was a good journey bus on time…

It was a good journey bus on time driver very good and it was value for money

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Robert

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your journey with us, found our driver to be good, and felt that our service was a value for money. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cleaness and respect on the staff and…

Cleaness and respect on the staff and good service.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Anele

Thank you kindly for your review! Your appreciation for the cleanliness and respectful staff is gratefully received. It's wonderful to know that our service met your expectations.

We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clean car, nice driver

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Mika

Thank you kindly for your review! Your positive feedback about our clean cars and nice drivers is much appreciated. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would not recommend

Would not recommend! We had booked return ticketed from Dublin airport to Belfast airport on the 10th of June for 5:30am. We were only notified last minute (4:45am) when we had arrived at Dublin airport that it was cancelled (email from a 3rd party which went into spam). This cause us to have to make alternative arrangements. Due to the last minute cancellation we then had to get a taxi back to Dublin City centre (50€) and the drive to Belfast and pay an additional (130€) for parking on top of fuel (€100). Not to mention the additional stress of it all. I have requested a full refund as the cancelation was on their part, however even after emailing numerous times I am still waiting for an actual response and my full refund!

June 10, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Dear Niamh

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re truly sorry to hear about the inconvenience you faced with your trip from Dublin to Belfast and the last-minute cancellation notice. We understand how stressful this situation must have been and are committed to addressing your concerns.

Please know that your feedback is important, and we are reaching out to you privately today to discuss your situation further.

Warm regards, 
— Your Busbud Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall satisfied

The bus itself was good and on time. The station was a little sketchy and not as clean.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Kimberly

We're sorry to hear that the station wasn't in ideal condition. We understand this may have impacted your experience and we appreciate you letting us know.

Thank you so much for your feedback! At Busbud, we love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel whenever, wherever, all over the world!

Have a great trip!

Your Busbud Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Drivers!

Drivers!! Very please on arrival time and departure time as well as having everybody lineup and proceed through the lineup. Even though I held the lineup the whole way, but as a personal reference, I have a concussion and I'm traveling with a child for medical purposes. And that's private information, and it did not choose to say medical purposes for a reason.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Vanessa

It seems you had a somewhat stressful experience due to your medical condition and traveling with a child. We apologize if this caused any discomfort.

Thank you so much for your feedback. At Busbud, we love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel whenever, wherever, all over the world!

Your Busbud Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bus was clean and on time;

The bus was clean and on time;
the driver, Will, was professional and friendly.
I will use this service again.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Alessio

Thank you kindly for your review! It's great to hear that the bus was clean and on time. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

it was painless to book the trip

it was painless to book the trip! Thanks!

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Eileen

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! It's great to hear that your booking process was painless. We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Pretty good had a issuee with microphone

Pretty good had a issuee with microphone

July 5, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Kajus

I'm sorry to hear about the issue you had with the microphone. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clean toilets,friendly drivers and…

Clean toilets,friendly drivers and working aicon

July 5, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Zinhle

Thank you kindly for your review! It's great to hear that you enjoyed the clean facilities, friendly drivers, and functioning air conditioning. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I paid for an InterCity bus and got an…

I paid for an InterCity bus and got an old, smelly and cold bus. The trip was supposed to be for 10pm but it was an hour late which ended up dropping us outside park station because it's just rented by InterCity. Such a terrible experience and will not be using their services and don't recommend them

July 5, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello Simphiwe,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that your trip did not meet expectations due to the condition of the bus and the delay. We understand how frustrating this must have been, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

At Busbud, we work with various operators like InterCity to provide travel options and will share your feedback with them to help improve their services.

If you'd like to discuss this further, please feel free to reach out to us at support@busbud.com.

Warm regards, 
— Your Busbud Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was good but change your…

Everything was good but change your clocks in the bus to Pacific Time not eastern please.

July 4, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Peter

Thank you for bringing the issue with the time zones on our buses to our attention. We understand how this can cause confusion and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Now, onto your kind words - Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great service

Drive was smooth and fast

July 4, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Sanij

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that your drive was smooth and fast. At Busbud, we love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient and comfortable service.

Very efficient and comfortable service.

July 5, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Alena

Thank you kindly for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you found our service efficient and comfortable. At Busbud, we love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I appreciated being well looked after…

I appreciated being well looked after before the trip; I received detailed information from friendly and helpful staff.

July 5, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Joanan

Thank you kindly for your review! It's heartening to hear that our staff was able to provide you with detailed information and friendly service. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Doing very good and safe

Doing very good and safe

July 4, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Fashion

Thank you kindly for your review! Your words "Doing very good and safe" mean a lot to us. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recommend

The bus arrived on time, no problem finding the bus stop, everybody from the staff at the ticketshop to the bus driver were very helpful and nice. The AC was working perfectly and the bus has a decent amount of legroom.

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Nina

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the on-time arrival, helpful staff, and comfort of the bus. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

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