Issue of Debt

18 September 2009

                                FIRSTGROUP PLC                                 

                              STERLING BOND ISSUE                              

FirstGroup plc (`The Group') announces that it has today issued £200,000,000
6.875 per cent. bonds due 18 September 2024.

As announced on 9 September 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 bank debt.

Contacts FirstGroup:

Nick Chevis, Acting Finance Director, Tel: [phone]

Ian Weldon, Group Treasurer, Tel: [phone]

Stuart Bugg, Corporate Communications Manager, Tel: [phone]