Bike transport via train

[Itchy]

Howdy

Does anybody know about transporting motorbikes on the trains? , ie who do I contact / call , or a web site? , I'm making a big move across the country and don't really want to cover the miles on the bike.And this was suggested to me by a mate , I thought I'd at least look into it than dismiss it just like that.

Thanks

[RealNinja]

I think that would involve the Royal Mail or a courier company....

You would be better off hiring a van or a trailer for the day, and moving it that way.

Couriers work on either distance (approx. £1/mile round here) or on weight and 200kg is gonna cost.
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Used to be possible. Not sure if it still is though as they used to take them in the guards "van" and these are a lot smaller on current trains.

All the best

Keith
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[Itchy]

[colin1]

id prefer to trust a specialist company that does it in their van ( see bikes for sale section on ebay ), or hire a van myself

If you get to strap the bike into the rail carriage youself, it might be worth it, if you find a train company that will do it.

Normal Guard vans for bicycles are big enough, you would need a ramp to get it in tho.
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[eli_74]

I used a guy who moves bikes professionally, charged me £150 from great yarmouth to Sheffield (S yorks) which I thought was a good price, and he did it the day after I rang him.
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[kal9001]

Call your break down comapny for a "flat" tire...it may work

but from what ive herd getting a van is the best way to go, just make sure it has some secure places inside so that you can put the straps on properly. and take it easy
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[GBUK101]

I would recommend

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOUCHER-FOR-MOTORCYCLE-COLLECTION-DELIVERY_W0QQitemZ4573322300QQcategoryZ9806QQcmdZViewItem

They brought my bike up from the south coast to newcastle for £220. Excellent service, very professional.

[stinkwheel]

They wont take them on a train any more. I tried to get them to put my moped in the guards van a few years ago to go on holiday. Apparently it is a fire hazard, although I have never heard of a moped spontaneously combusting before.
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[dodsi]

When i needed to move some bikes around the country I paid a mate who had a van to do it for me.

What sort of bike is it?

[kawakid]

[MalcolmT]

Ship rather than ride it ???
That’s the sort of thing a Charlie Davidson owner would do.

I’m sure you never bought it to pose and polish it, besides the UK aint that big.
It may your last opportunity to ride some familiar roads.

Get the furniture etc packed off then take off on the bike.

[Craggles]

[muddycoffee]

I think you can still do this on the europe mainland.
For instance Load your bike into a train to Italy, slovak republic, or poland etc.., and then spend a week riding back through various countries..
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