Online alarm clock for 4:45 am
While you watch the minutes at a quiet InterCity stop, set the alarm for 4:45 am so you know when to get ready for the bus rather than repeatedly checking the clock. That leaves a short, useful buffer before 5:00 am for gathering your bag, checking the stop name and moving where the driver can see you.
Your bus may arrive in near silence, so confirm that the alarm has an audible tone and that the device volume is high enough before settling down to wait. Silent mode can suppress or soften browser audio on some devices; test the alarm briefly with the same settings you plan to keep. If the browser is no longer running or the device has gone to sleep, the alarm may not sound, so do not make it the sole safeguard for catching the bus.
A warm overnight wait can feel very different once you step into an air-conditioned coach. Keep a light layer within reach instead of packing it at the bottom of your bag, especially if the stop is exposed and the night air changes before 4:45 am. Water is also worth keeping accessible rather than buried with your luggage.