Important update
Service endED
Your Next Bus text service
As more people move to using the app and website, the Your Next Bus SMS text service is now used less often.
Because newer tools provide more accurate, up-to-date information, the text message service was withdrawn at the end of June 2026.
Information about the SMS service will also be removed from bus stops and shelters across South Yorkshire.
Get live bus times your way
There are now faster, easier and more accurate ways to check live bus times across South Yorkshire.
Whether you're planning ahead or travelling right now, you can get real-time information straight to your phone or device.
The best way to get live updates:
Travel South Yorkshire app
Get live departure times, plan your journey and receive service updates all in one place via the TSY Mobile app.
Find out more including how to download the app:
Travel South Yorkshire (TSY) App
Online Journey Planner
Quickly check next buses and plan your route online.
Plan your journey:
Speak to us
If you prefer to talk to someone, our Customer Contact Centre is here to help.
Contact us:
Contact us - Travel South Yorkshire
Improving how you get travel information
We are continuing to invest in better, more reliable customer information, including:
- Ongoing improvements to the Travel South Yorkshire app
- Better real-time updates across the network
- Simpler, more joined-up journey planning
These improvements are part of our wider plans for the South Yorkshire People's Network, as we move towards bus franchising from September 2027.
Your Next Bus lets you check live bus and tram departure times by text.
You can use the Your Next Bus service on the Travel South Yorkshire website to view live departures and real-time travel information.
Your Next Bus by text
If you do not have access to a smartphone or mobile internet, you can still receive live departure information by text message.
- Text your 8-digit bus stop number to 64422.
- You will receive a reply showing when your next bus or tram is due to arrive.
Text messages cost up to 12p plus your standard network rate.
Find your bus stop number
Your bus stop number can be found on the bus stop flag, bus shelter, or timetable information. Stop numbers usually begin with 370.
View an example on the locating your bus stop number page.
Need more help?
Visit our frequently asked questions page for further information about the Your Next Bus service.
Other live departure tools
There are many ways for you to get live departure information on the device you are using