Issue of Debt

22 November 2012

                                FIRSTGROUP PLC                                 

                       £325 MILLION STERLING BOND ISSUE                        

FirstGroup plc ("The Group") is pleased to announce the successful launch of £
325 million of 10 year bonds.

The bond has an annual coupon of 5.25%. The proceeds of this issue will be used
to repay existing bank debt.

Commenting on the bond issue, Chris Surch, Group Finance Director, said:

"We are delighted by the successful launch of the Group's sixth bond issue,
which attracted orders from over 100 investors and was significantly
oversubscribed. This continued strong support from fixed-income investors
demonstrates the fundamental long term strengths of the Group. This bond issue
represents further progress of our debt financing strategy to reduce reliance
on bank debt and extend our debt maturity profile."

The issue is expected to close on 29th November 2012.

Further information, FirstGroup plc:

Chris Surch, Group Finance Director, Tel: [phone]

Ian Weldon, Group Treasurer, Tel: [phone]

Investor and Media contact, FirstGroup plc:

Rachael Borthwick, Group Corporate Communications Director, Tel: [phone]
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