Anyone know what the situation is with taking bikes on trains? Are they allowed?

Joel

Originally posted by Joelc
Anyone know what the situation is with taking bikes on trains? Are they allowed?

Joel

Depends on the operator and the type of train.

for example. Virgin trains have a special compartment for things like large luggage and bikes, bikes woold not be allowed anywhere else apart from this designated area.

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They certainly used to be a few years back. I've been cycling out in the peak district and taken my bike on trains before

shouldn't this be in the slappers thread? (http://bike.urbanup.com/505643)

NOTE please do not click on the link if you are of a nervous disposition and are likely to be offended by slang usage.

:hihi:

I was getting on the train the other week, and a bloke wearing sandals was trying to get on.

The guard said to him " I dont care who your Father is, You are not getting on my train with that big wooded cross!"

Jeez! what a jobsworth - I hope you got his number mate!?

Originally posted by viking
I was getting on the train the other week, and a bloke wearing sandals was trying to get on.

The guard said to him " I dont care who your Father is, You are not getting on my train with that big wooded cross!"


ROFL

I'm only going from sheffield to donkeyblaster, so not a massive trip really.

Joel

I've taken my bike on trains a few times, with virgin trains it needs to be booked into the guard van and so needs a ticket. (I don't think it costs anything.) so ask at the ticket office.

I've taken my bike on a central train with no guard van and i got a telling off.

I get on virgin trains everyday with my bike. In theory you should get a reservation from the ticket office. This has to be done the day before you travel (new rules). I never bother because I only go a couple of stops, there is one train manager who won't let me on everytime because he is a piece of s*** (its getting personal!). Otherwise they are very ameanable and will let you on as long as there's space. If you're going far I'd get a reservation

Midland mainline/GNER big compartment at the end - not so important to get a reservation.

Little trains - not a lot of room but they've all got allocated space. Reservation ability varies.

If you ever have to get a bus transfer for whatever reason you're screwed. Check this before you travel. The bus companies often won't let you on with a bike even if you have a reservation for the train.