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Basics
Business owner(s)
First Group plc
A UK Service producer or provider or otherwise a UK friendly spend
yes Services provider
LINK to website
The Services
brief intr. of what is offered
scheduled bus services, scheduled train services
Description
Scheduled bus and train operator connecting most major towns and other UK destinations
extra search words - Rivals are Arriva and The Go-Ahead Group.
Note
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Q - How can I buy a ticket?
A - You have several options to buy a ticket for First Group PLC services:
First Bus App: This is the most convenient way to buy tickets. You can purchase mTickets 24/7, and they are often cheaper. Just scan your mobile ticket when you board1.
Online: You can buy tickets on the First Bus website. Some tickets can be sent to your mobile, email, or by post. They also offer direct debit subscriptions for longer-term tickets1.
On the Bus: You can buy tickets directly from the driver using contactless payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cash1.
Travel Shops: Many larger towns have Travel Shops where you can purchase tickets and get information about services1.
RailAir Services: For specific routes like Reading to Heathrow or Guildford to Heathrow, you can buy single or return tickets online1.
Just use the method you think would work best for you.
A - You have several options to buy a ticket for First Group PLC services:
First Bus App: This is the most convenient way to buy tickets. You can purchase mTickets 24/7, and they are often cheaper. Just scan your mobile ticket when you board1.
Online: You can buy tickets on the First Bus website. Some tickets can be sent to your mobile, email, or by post. They also offer direct debit subscriptions for longer-term tickets1.
On the Bus: You can buy tickets directly from the driver using contactless payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cash1.
Travel Shops: Many larger towns have Travel Shops where you can purchase tickets and get information about services1.
RailAir Services: For specific routes like Reading to Heathrow or Guildford to Heathrow, you can buy single or return tickets online1.
Just use the method you think would work best for you.
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The first competitor is home-based in Germany (changing soon to the USA), while the second is owned by two companies. One is Spanish and the other is Australian.
Availability
Geographical scope
all UK
Sales via
An app, online or pay the bus driver using contactless payment.
Location
Head office town/city & country
Aberdeen Scotland UK
Contact Information
Contact options
telephone numbers are on the site Home Page - choose the relevant division
Contact address
395 King Street, Aberdeen,
Zip/Post Code
AB24 RP5
QD notes
(A) Cat2 search is sometimes better,