FIRSTGROUP PLC
Company number SC157176 · Monitor this company
Executive summary
FirstGroup PLC commands a formidable market position as a leading dual-modal transport operator in the UK, underpinned by its massive bus fleet and extensive rail operations. The company's future growth relies on capitalizing on the green transition and public infrastructure investments, while navigating significant regulatory and macroeconomic headwinds. Strategic agility in fleet modernization and contract retention will be the ultimate determinants of long-term shareholder value.
Overview
- Company type
- Public Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 1995-03-31
- Registered office
- 395 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5RP
- Postcode
- AB24 5RP
- Capital
- 37 GBP
- Accounts category
- Group
- Charges
- 1 outstanding
Accounts
- Last made up to
- 2026-03-28
- Next due by
- 2027-09-30
- Financial year end
- 31 March
Confirmation statement
- Last statement dated
- 2026-01-03
- Next due by
- 2027-01-17
Nature of business (SIC)
- 49100 Passenger rail transport, interurban
- 49319 Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)
Officers 15 current · 56 resigned
Group structure 28 subsidiaries
Showing 12 of 28.
From persons-with-significant-control filings on the public register.
Modern slavery statement
Registered a modern slavery statement for 2025 (period to 2025-03-29) — 6 years on the registry.
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Contact details
- Website
- firstgroup.com
- Phone
- 03456460707
Our UK Bus division operates around a fifth of local bus services in the UK and is one of the largest bus operators with a fleet of approximately 6,400 buses around the England, Scotland and Wales. We have bus routes serving 40 of the UK’s largest towns and cities providing great value public transport for students, commuters, leisure travellers and concession travellers.
Previous company names
| Name | Date changed |
|---|---|
| FIRSTBUS PLC | 1997-12-23 |
Among its peers
Among the oldest 25%
of 288 similar companies in AB — measured against the wider sector, trading since 1995
The class of 1995
45%
of the 34,002 companies incorporated in 1995 are still active today; 52% have since been dissolved.
A fact about the year, not a forecast for this company.