All versions of First Bus
com.firstgroup.first.bus · 3 versions
First Bus has 3 versions listed, going back to v5.3.0. Since v5.3.0 the APK grew from 47.5 MB to 52.9 MB.
Minimum Android version over time
- From v6.5.1: requires Android 8.0+
- From v5.5.0: requires Android 10+
Older versions are the way to go if your device runs an earlier Android release.
All 3 versions checked are signed with the same certificate (C9:76:5F:DF…, issued to “First Group”), so they can update one another.
Versions, newest first
v6.5.1 (2026050101) LATEST
MD5 c61ce2db8dc382008c0559f9453753fb
What's new (as uploaded)
• You can now verify your email address, enhancing your account security and keeping your details secure
• Various bug fixes and performance enhancements
v5.5.0 (2025050017)
MD5 7212c666c3420ba8dbcad731307992f7
What's new (as uploaded)
• The Departure Board has a new look and feel, making it easier to understand at a glance
• The app remembers your last used favourites tab, making it easier to pick up where you left off
• Free seats now show up to 20 available, for any more it’s now 20+
• Ability to amend an email address within the app from your Profile Settings
• Lots of other smaller improvements based on your feedback!
v5.3.0 (2025030002)
MD5 280b505e854834e47cd96400eaee7d70
What's new (as uploaded)
• New look live bus tracking view, you can now see all First Bus services calling at the stop moving in real-time
• Journey planning enhancements, giving you a cleaner look, with more customisable route preferences
• More realistic journey times, with a journey time range, helping you to better plan your day
• No more back and forth between your planned journey and finding your bus; we've put it all into one screen now so you can follow your journey door-to-door in all one place