NATIONAL EXPRESS LIMITED
Company number 00232767 · Monitor this company
Executive summary
National Express Limited commands a formidable position in the UK intercity coach market, fortified by nearly a century of brand heritage, an expansive physical network, and the financial backing of its parent holding company. However, recent executive turnover and macroeconomic pressures necessitate a sharp focus on digital yield optimization and ESG-driven modal shift to defend margins against rail and private vehicle competition.
Overview
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 1928-08-18
- Registered office
- National Express House Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham, England, B5 6DD
- Postcode
- B5 6DD
- Capital
- 224 GBP
- Accounts category
- Full
- Charges
- 0 outstanding
Accounts
- Last made up to
- 2024-12-31
- Next due by
- 2026-12-31
- Financial year end
- 31 March
Confirmation statement
- Last statement dated
- 2026-06-18
- Next due by
- 2027-07-02
Nature of business (SIC)
- 49319 Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)
Officers 3 current · 62 resigned
Group structure 3 subsidiaries
Controlled by NATIONAL EXPRESS HOLDINGS LIMITED — since 2016-04-06
From persons-with-significant-control filings on the public register.
Public contracts won 1
£38,100 total awarded value where published.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Contracts Finder).
Licensed visa sponsor
Licensed by the Home Office to sponsor worker visas: Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker (Worker (A rating)), Skilled Worker (Worker (A rating)).
Matched by registered name to the register of licensed sponsors (Home Office, updated daily) — check the register itself before relying on it. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Modern slavery statement
Registered a modern slavery statement for 2021 (period to 2020-12-31) as part of the MOBICO GROUP PLC group statement — 2 years on the registry.
Read the statement summary on the government modern slavery statement registry. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Data protection registration
Registered with the ICO as a data protection fee payer — Z5744885 (Tier 3), registered since 2001.
Information Commissioner's Office register of fee payers, licensed under the Open Government Licence.
Political donations 2
£19,800 in registered political donations since 2012.
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Labour Party
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Labour Party
Source: the Electoral Commission's register of donations — this company's full record, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Gender pay gap
17.92%
Women's median hourly pay below men's, 2025/26 · around the middle of the pack for parity
Contact details
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
- Phone
- (03717818181
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Previous company names
| Name | Date changed |
|---|---|
| NATIONAL TRAVEL (SOUTH EAST) LIMITED | 1981-12-31 |
Previous registered addresses 3
| Address | Changed on |
|---|---|
| 4 VICARAGE ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM, B15 3ES | 2010-06-04 |
| MIDLAND HOUSE, 1 VERNON ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM B16 9SJ | 1986-11-26 |
| MIDLAND HOUSE, 1 VERNON ROAD, EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM B16 9SJ | 1986-11-26 |
Among its peers
The oldest
of 34 similar companies in B, trading since 1928
Property in England & Wales 20 titles
- Leasehold
- 20
- Most recent registration
- 2025-06-04
- Where
- West Midlands (3), Greater Manchester (2), Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole (2)
| Title number | County | Tenure | Registered | Price paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAN457167 | Greater Manchester | Leasehold | 2025-06-04 | — |
| DT486053 | Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole | Leasehold | 2025-01-28 | — |
| AA1521 | Essex | Leasehold | 2019-08-20 | — |
| BL150201 | City Of Bristol | Leasehold | 2018-09-20 | — |
| AGL433740 | Greater London | Leasehold | 2018-01-18 | — |
| DN681879 | City Of Plymouth | Leasehold | 2017-03-06 | — |
| DT416590 | Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole | Leasehold | 2015-08-07 | — |
| MM12811 | West Midlands | Leasehold | 2012-12-05 | — |
| YY3889 | West Yorkshire | Leasehold | 2012-05-03 | — |
| AGL247387 | Greater London | Leasehold | 2012-01-06 | — |
| BM360400 | Milton Keynes | Leasehold | 2011-03-14 | — |
| WM961612 | West Midlands | Leasehold | 2010-01-20 | — |
| WM961614 | West Midlands | Leasehold | 2010-01-20 | — |
| SYK550318 | South Yorkshire | Leasehold | 2008-04-23 | — |
| LT392787 | Leicester | Leasehold | 2006-12-04 | — |
| TY439257 | Tyne And Wear | Leasehold | 2005-10-24 | — |
| TY445367 | Tyne And Wear | Leasehold | 2005-10-24 | — |
| GM961367 | Greater Manchester | Leasehold | 2004-05-12 | — |
| HP580049 | Southampton | Leasehold | 1999-12-03 | — |
| WYK582934 | West Yorkshire | Leasehold | 1996-01-29 | — |
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