Busbud Reviews 

13,153
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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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.

What people talk about most

Service

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of service, often praising the value for money, efficiency, and ease of... See more

Staff

Customers consistently note positive experiences with staff, highlighting drivers as professional,... See more

User experience

Consumers find the user experience to be positive, with many reviewers praising the ease of use and... See more

Booking process

Clients share positive opinions on the booking process, with many reviewers finding it simple, easy, and... See more

Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

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

Written by the company

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

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good..

July 5, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Santhosh

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

Your Driver good

Your Driver good

July 5, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Kenny

Thank you kindly for your review! It's wonderful to hear that you found our driver to be good. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! Your kind words motivate us to continue providing top-notch service. 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 fast and easy to make booking

July 5, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Natalia

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our booking process fast and easy. 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

Comfortable

Comfortable

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Derrick

Thank you kindly for your review! We're glad to hear that you found your travel experience to be comfortable. 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

No hustles at all..organized.quite a…

No hustles at all..organized.quite a number of busses per day..smartness and ubuntu from the staff

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Sipho

Thank you kindly for your review! Your positive feedback about our organization, variety of buses, and our staff's display of ubuntu is greatly 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 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience on this bus…

I had a great experience on this bus trip. The bus was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The driver was professional, friendly, and made the journey feel safe from start to finish. We left and arrived on time, and the ride was smooth and relaxing. Overall, I’m very satisfied with the service and would definitely recommend this bus company to anyone looking for a comfortable and reliable trip. Thank you for making my travel experience enjoyable!

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Guia

Thank you kindly for your review! Your positive feedback about the cleanliness, comfort of the bus, and professionalism of the driver is much appreciated. We strive to ensure a safe, reliable, and enjoyable journey for all our passengers and it's wonderful to hear that your experience was exactly that.

We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! Your recommendation means a lot to us and we're delighted to know we'll be your choice for future travels.

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

Booking process was ok

Booking process was ok, even though prices surprisingly changed right before the payment.

July 4, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Sara

I'm sorry to hear that you experienced an unexpected change in prices during your booking process. We understand how this may have surprised you and we appreciate your patience.

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

Very good simple and easy to navigate

Very good simple and easy to navigate

July 4, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, 

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our platform simple and easy to navigate. 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

Easy to do Bravo

Easy to do
Easy to access
Very cheap

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Peter

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our platform easy to use and access, and you appreciated our affordable rates. 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

Drivers were very professional and nice

Drivers were very professional and nice

July 2, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Thulani

Thank you kindly for your review! It's wonderful to hear positive feedback about our professional and courteous drivers. 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

The experience was delightful

The experience was delightful

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, 

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! Your delightful experience is exactly what we aim for. 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

Longer trip than expected due to road…

Longer trip than expected due to road closure and construction but overall good b

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Bonnie

We're sorry to hear that your trip was longer than expected due to road closures and construction. We understand how frustrating travel delays can be.

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

Short, Sweet, Easy

Short
Sweet
Easy

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Deanna

Thank you kindly for your review! Your words "Short Sweet Easy" perfectly summarize what we strive for 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 relaxing journey enjoyable smooth…

very relaxing journey enjoyable smooth ride

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Michael

Thank you kindly for your review! It's heartening to hear you had a very relaxing and enjoyable journey with a smooth ride. 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

Bus booking

It was very easy to book the bus

July 3, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Tshepo

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love hearing that our platform made it easy for you to book your bus travel. Our mission is to help you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs with ease! 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 bus

Clean bus, comfortable ride and time conscious

July 2, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Walter

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your journey with its clean environment, comfortable ride, and punctuality. 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

It was easy booking and receiving the…

It was easy booking and receiving the information for travel.
Everything was a great experience, but I arrived really late.

July 2, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Claudia

We're sorry to hear that you arrived later than expected. We understand how important timing is when planning a journey, and we appreciate your patience with this inconvenience.

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

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