Issue of Debt

8 April 2009

                                FIRSTGROUP PLC                                 

                              STERLING BOND ISSUE                              

FirstGroup plc (`The Group') announces that it has today issued £350,000,000
8.750 per cent. bonds due 8 April 2021.

As announced on 31 March 2009, in line with the Group's strategy to extend its
debt duration and reduce reliance on bank debt, the proceeds will be used to
repay existing debt.

Contacts FirstGroup:

Rachael Borthwick

Group Corporate Communications Director

Tel: [phone]

Ian Weldon

Group Treasurer

Tel : [phone]