Transporting a bike by train.

[Daviebhoy]

Hi there, first post on the forum so hopefully get some useful advice.

I'm looking to go down to England (Swindon) from Scotland (Glasgow) & obviously return prob 4-5 days later. I can't take my bike on the motorway as I'm riding on a provisional license & the thought of doing 10-12 hrs on the A-roads is only semi-appealing to me. I was thinking of taking my scooter on the train. I was even thinking of taking it to Birmingham & driving the last part from there, so I need to know...

1. Do train companies do this & if so, who?
2. Anyone got any ideas how much this costs roughly
3. If the trains don't do it, who is the cheapest & most reliable company for doing this?

Thanks in advance!

[gn2]

Once upon a time long ago you could stick your bike in the guards van, I've done it a couple of times.
Nowadays it just doesn't happen.
There's plenty bike specific couriers around who usually charge a flat rate of around £100 to anywhere on the mainland.
My advice would be leave it at home and if you really need a scooter while you're away, hire one.

[Daviebhoy]

Cheers mate. Was thinking about hiring. Did a quick internet search & didn't see anyone who hires in Swindon

[kramnala58]

You might try this ... but I think GN2's advice is better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k_EBP8OtcU

[Daviebhoy]

Thanks bud. I think I will take his advice before lumping my bike on the roof of megabus lol

[homie]

Thanks bud. I think I will take his advice before lumping my bike on the roof of megabus lol

only in a land without lawyers

[you you]

Hi there, first post on the forum so hopefully get some useful advice.

I'm looking to go down to England (Swindon) from Scotland (Glasgow) & obviously return prob 4-5 days later. I can't take my bike on the motorway as I'm riding on a provisional license & the thought of doing 10-12 hrs on the A-roads is only semi-appealing to me. I was thinking of taking my scooter on the train. I was even thinking of taking it to Birmingham & driving the last part from there, so I need to know...

1. Do train companies do this & if so, who?
2. Anyone got any ideas how much this costs roughly
3. If the trains don't do it, who is the cheapest & most reliable company for doing this?

Thanks in advance!

Have you asked the "train companies"? I'm sure that that will know more than us and if they do do it they can probably be specific about the cost.