Taking a bike on a National Express coach

[Aperitif]

I nearly took a National Express coach on my bike earlier today...bloody Finchley Road roulette!

 

[Globalti]

The train was going to be around £180 but the bus was only £60

So why not cycle two thirds of the distance then jump on the train?

 

[ColinJ]

So why not cycle two thirds of the distance then jump on the train?

I find the cheapest way to get to London with my bike is not to bother!

 

[GlasgowGaryH]

Glasgow Central-Euston return on Virgin Trains last month booked in advance cost me £64 with bike

 

[Rasmus]

When are you leaving? The Virgin trains best fare finder is showing singles for £29.50 in the week beginning July 24.

I would recommend checking East Coast Trains as well. Takes a bit longer, but advance tickets are often cheaper.

Personally, I wouldn't go near a National Express coach, with or without a bike...

 

[sparkyman]

The train was going to be around £180 but the bus was only £60

I find that if you break a journey (can even stay on the same train for this) I can save more then half the fare.
For example Blackpool to Kings Lynn £84. by booking BLK to Manchester then Manchester to Peterborough and then Pet to Kings I can do the trip for £36.50.

Just needs a little investigating and flexibility on times


Sparkyman

 

[Col5632]

I'm sure when i got the train down to london to buy my car on east coast it was only £70

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I'm sure when i got the train down to london to buy my car on east coast it was only £70

Cheapest I can find is £107 and that's using a £30 rail card too :/

 

[Col5632]

What price did you end up getting?

 

[Adam G]

Since they allow the family man manhandling his pram with paternal pride, then bikes shouldn't be a problem surely?

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