# Translink Planner

> Plan Northern Ireland bus and rail journeys and buy NI Railways tickets.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mdv.TranslinkCompanion](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mdv.TranslinkCompanion)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mdv.TranslinkCompanion`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Translink
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 438,898
- **Rating:** 4.31 / 5 (5,034 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.163.1.2831502
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-22
- **First published:** 2013-05-16
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mdv.TranslinkCompanion)
- **Website:** [https://www.translink.co.uk/newjourneyplannerapp](https://www.translink.co.uk/newjourneyplannerapp)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.translink.co.uk/Mobile\_Home/Privacy-Policy/](https://www.translink.co.uk/Mobile_Home/Privacy-Policy/)

## Description

Translink Planner helps you plan Northern Ireland and cross-border bus, coach and rail journeys with live departures, interactive maps and personalised travel updates. Use quick planning from any stop, station or address, check ‘Next Service’ departure boards, track Metro and Glider vehicles in real time, and calculate CO2 savings for your trips.

Buy NI Railways single, day return and 3‑day Select tickets and store them in the in-app wallet. Features include Park & Ride and bike planning, favourite stops and recent searches, accessible planning options, and push updates for Metro, Glider, Ulsterbus, Goldline, NI Railways and Enterprise services for a seamless door-to-platform journey experience.

## Rankings

- #107,390 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.mdv.TranslinkCompanion.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app's timetable and route information along with its improved visual design. However, many express frustration with the removal of live bus tracking, lack of ticket purchasing within the app, poor reliability, confusing interface, and inaccurate service information. These issues significantly impact the user experience and trust in the app's usefulness for real-time travel planning.

### Pros

- Provides bus and train timetables and route information
- Includes detailed step-by-step journey planning instructions
- Visually improved user interface and modern design compared to the previous app
- Integrates additional transit options such as cycling and park and ride facilities
- Allows for some basic usage as a timetable reference even if real-time features are lacking

### Cons

- Lacks real-time bus tracking and live updates on delays or cancellations
- Ticket purchasing functionality is missing or requires use of a separate app or website
- App frequently crashes or has stability issues
- User interface is less user friendly and more complicated than previous versions
- App offers inaccurate or outdated information leading to missed or delayed journeys

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mdv.TranslinkCompanion)