Trading Statement

National Express Group PLC
02 July 2007


                           National Express Group PLC

                            Pre Close Trading Update


National Express Group today reports on trading for the six months to 30 June
2007 prior to entering its close period. We have made a good start to the year
and are trading in line with our expectations.

In Spain, Alsa has experienced good passenger growth in its long distance and
regional coaching operations. Last month's unseasonal poor weather particularly
around key holiday weekends resulted in a weaker revenue performance, however
the first half year's results are expected to be in line with our expectations.
Current bookings indicate a busy summer following increased promotional activity
and the launch of a new loyalty scheme. Further to our announcement relating to
the acquisition of Continental Auto in April, discussions are ongoing with the
Spanish competition authorities.

Our coach division has experienced a strong start to the year particularly on
its airport and short distance routes with passenger growth of 3%. We continue
to develop our network to support major sports and arts events. In April, we
became the official transport provider to the new Wembley Stadium. Since then we
have carried over 10,000 passengers to the venue on our coach services. Forward
bookings across the division for our key summer period are strong.

Our bus division performed well in the period. Overall passenger numbers are up
2%, reflecting the first concerted growth in the West Midlands for several
years. All parts of the business, including London, are delivering positive
results. We continue to work with Centro on the development of a new Partnership
Agreement in the West Midlands reflecting a renewed desire by all parties to
secure further patronage growth.

Our North American operation has enjoyed its best ever bid season securing over
$38 million worth of new contracts including a number of new conversions. In
addition, we have retained over 98% of our contracts. Our outlook for this part
of the business remains particularly positive.

We have enjoyed sustained growth in our trains division with our 'one' franchise
delivering double digit passenger growth and passenger numbers across the
division up by 6% in the first half of the year. We continue to deliver industry
leading operational performance. Whilst the result for the new East Midlands
franchise was disappointing, we await the outcome of the New Cross Country and
Inter-City East Coast bids.

Our results for the six months ended 30 June 2007 will be announced on 26 July 
2007.

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• There will be an analyst conference call at 0900 hours on 2 July 2007. Details
  can be obtained from Suzanne Bartch at Maitland on 020 7379 5151.


For further information, please contact:

National Express Group                                      [phone]
Richard Bowker, Chief Executive
Adam Walker, Finance Director
Nicola Marsden, Director of Group Communications

Maitland                                                    [phone]
Neil Bennett/ Suzanne Bartch/Brian Hudspith



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