scotsbikester
Well-Known Member
I'm planning visiting the Outer Hebrides, with my bike. I'm in Leeds.
I'm looking for the best train route. People say that Avanti on the WCML are good for bikes, and hopefully the new Scotrail bike carriages from Glasgow to Oban should be good.
So I'm thinking Leeds-Preston-Glasgow-Oban. I'll need to change stations in Glasgow, but they only seem to be half a mile apart.
I've never taken the bike on a train, and I want to keep stress low. It's a "touring" frame, with 700c wheels. I won't be taking a lot of gear, as I'll be B&Bing or hostelling.
People say Northern Rail are OK for bikes (the Leeds-Preston leg). Is that true? Best to avoid rush hour they say - what is "rush hour" on a train?
Also, I'd like to get on trains at the start of train's journey, if possible, as that seems like a way to reduce stress. Is there a better WCML station to choose, with that in mind?
Thanks.
I'm looking for the best train route. People say that Avanti on the WCML are good for bikes, and hopefully the new Scotrail bike carriages from Glasgow to Oban should be good.
So I'm thinking Leeds-Preston-Glasgow-Oban. I'll need to change stations in Glasgow, but they only seem to be half a mile apart.
I've never taken the bike on a train, and I want to keep stress low. It's a "touring" frame, with 700c wheels. I won't be taking a lot of gear, as I'll be B&Bing or hostelling.
People say Northern Rail are OK for bikes (the Leeds-Preston leg). Is that true? Best to avoid rush hour they say - what is "rush hour" on a train?
Also, I'd like to get on trains at the start of train's journey, if possible, as that seems like a way to reduce stress. Is there a better WCML station to choose, with that in mind?
Thanks.