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Getting from London to Edinburgh with a bike
Maelys
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Hello everyone!
I need help figuring something out: I would like to visit Scotland this summer using only my bike.
I'm from France and I was thinking I could just bring my bike with me as I know the bus company I will use to go to London allows it. However, I think the only bus I can take to go to Edinburgh from London is National Express's; and from what I've seen I don't think they allow bikes as luggages? I think it says the bicycle is supposed to be folded in half or with wheels and pedals removed... It all seems quite complicated considering the bike I own is not foldable, I don't want to be bothered with bringing lots of tools and I'm quite small so it would all be very unpractical.
Anyway my point is: Is there any way I could get my bike from France to Scotland in one piece and without spending hundreds? Maybe slow trains? I don't care if it takes me a long time, my constraints are money and practicality.
I would rent a bike there but I'm afraid it would be too expensive... Let me know if you can help me!
Thank you very much,
Maelys
I need help figuring something out: I would like to visit Scotland this summer using only my bike.
I'm from France and I was thinking I could just bring my bike with me as I know the bus company I will use to go to London allows it. However, I think the only bus I can take to go to Edinburgh from London is National Express's; and from what I've seen I don't think they allow bikes as luggages? I think it says the bicycle is supposed to be folded in half or with wheels and pedals removed... It all seems quite complicated considering the bike I own is not foldable, I don't want to be bothered with bringing lots of tools and I'm quite small so it would all be very unpractical.
Anyway my point is: Is there any way I could get my bike from France to Scotland in one piece and without spending hundreds? Maybe slow trains? I don't care if it takes me a long time, my constraints are money and practicality.
I would rent a bike there but I'm afraid it would be too expensive... Let me know if you can help me!
Thank you very much,
Maelys
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fishypro
The best train from London to Edinburgh is LNER, London to Glasgow is Avanti West coast and ScotRail within Scotland. I am providing bike links below for both. Book tickets 12 weeks before travel for access to best fares (some of my other comments address this)
LNER: https://www.lner.co.uk/faq/on-board/bikes/bikes-onboard-the-train/
Avanti: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/onboard/travel-advice/bikes
ScotRail: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/cycling/bikes-trains
Bonus tip: If your age is below 30, you qualify for discounts on UK's expensive as hell rail fares. Look up either the 16-25 railcard or 26-30 railcard as may be applicable to your circumstance.
LMK if you have any follow up questions.
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