Transporting your bicycle out of London
These pages have information on transporting your bike out of London, including getting to airports and bus companies.
As with rail travel within London, restrictions on trains in the UK change to frequently to be covered in this leaflet, but the A to B magazine website has a comprehensive list of train restrictions which is updated regularly. It can be viewed by following the link on the right.
Air travel and getting to airports
Many airlines take bicycles free of charge, as long as it's within your baggage allowance, but some charge a carriage fee
Eurostar
Information on what you need to do to take your bike on the Eurostar service
Bikes on buses, coaches and ferries
Advice on transporting your bike by bus, coach or ferry outside of London
Using the Channel Tunnel
Your bike can cross the Channel in a mini bus service with a cycle trailer provided by Eurotunnel
Cycles on cars
Most cars, with a good rack, can carry up to four bikes safely. Always make sure your number plate is visible
A to B magazine Bike/Rail page
UK bike restrictions on rail, preserved rail, rail-link ferries & buses
