Before you do anything else make a note of the br rail fares site.
Bikes on trains uk.
This travel guide gives some general guidance.
Bike hire at stations or nearby with links directly to them.
While all bikes can travel on trains for free in the uk you may need to book a space on board if it s a full sized bike as there s limited space usually 3 to 6 spaces per train.
Bikes and trains are generally considered two of the most environmentally friendly ways to travel.
To find bike carriage restrictions on individual railways and routes see our bikes on trains page covering uk bike restrictions on trains preserved rail rail link ferries buses.
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We strongly advise booking your bicycle in advance online if you can.
The convenient overnight option where bikes go free on both uk french trains.
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In general trains with a seat reservation system also have a bike reservation system.
For details of times costs and what this journey is like see the london to paris by train ferry page.
Bikes on trains on board carriage rules about taking bikes on a train specific to your rail journey how many bike spaces are available and what types of bikes are allowed.
Bike reservations whether a bike needs to be reserved to take on board.
If you are considering taking your bike on to a train whether it be a one off or as part of your daily commute to work there are a few guidelines you would be.
Step 1 travel from london waterloo to portsmouth southsea in the early evening.