Virgin Trains website said:
You’ll need to board your bike at least 10 minutes before departure allowing enough time to walk to coach A to load your bike in the dedicated space
. If you need a hand with this, just ask a member of staff and they’ll be happy to help.
Can you take bikes on Merseyrail trains?
You can take your bike on any Merseyrail train if there is space
. All trains can accommodate up to two bikes and space is allocated on a first come, first served basis – we can’t reserve space for bicycles. There is no extra charge for bringing your bike.
Can you take a full size bike on the train?
Yes, you can. Although the types of bikes allowed on trains can vary.
Fully folding bicycles are allowed on all trains without restrictions or reservations
. Reservations are sometimes required for full-size bicycles on certain services, and there are also restrictions on Peak-time travel.
Can you take a bike on the train UK?
If you are travelling with a bike and have purchased an Advance ticket for a train on which bikes are permitted but bike reservations are not possible
, and there is no room for the bike on the booked train for the Advance ticket, then you can travel on the next train with the same ticket on which there is a bike space …
Can you take a bike on the District line?
Bicycles are permitted on all sections of the Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines
, as well as the Docklands Light Railway (except to/from Bank).
Do I have to pay extra for a bike on the train?
First the good news:
bikes are allowed free of charge on most British trains at most times of day
. However there’s usually a limit of two to six bikes per train, and you may need to reserve a space.
Can you vape on Merseyrail?
Vaping and e-cigarettes are also included in the ban
, and Merseyrail staff and Byelaw Enforcement Officers will be actively requesting passengers to stop smoking on platforms and other areas of stations from December.
Can you drink alcohol on Merseyrail?
Alcohol Policy
You cannot consume alcohol or carry an open container of alcohol on Merseyrail trains or at our stations
.
What time can I put my bike on the train?
| Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) Folding bikes allowed Non-folding bikes allowed | Trains arriving into London between 7am and 10am Yes No | Trains leaving London between 7am and 10am Yes Yes | Trains arriving into London between 4pm and 7pm Yes Yes | Trains leaving London between 4pm and 7pm Yes No |
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Can you get on the tube with a bike?
In summary:
Folded bicycles can be taken free of charge on the tube at all times
. Non-folding bicycles can be taken free of charge on some sections of the tube outside peak times. Peak times are 07.30 – 09.30 and 16.00 – 19.00, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.
Can you take a bike on National Express?
“Can I take my bicycle? You may take your bicycle on your National Express journey, as long as it is designed to fold in half by means of a special link in the main frame and is carried in an appropriate padded bag or hard case, suitable for the purpose.
What Tube Lines can you take your bike on?
| Bicycles may be taken on Underground lines ‘off-peak’ on these sections | Circle line Everywhere These are the Sub-surface lines | District line Everywhere | Hammersmith & City line Everywhere | Metropolitan line Everywhere |
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Are bikes allowed on buses UK?
Cycles can be carried on buses/coaches in five ways: Inside the bus itself either in a separate compartment or in areas of ‘shared’ space. In the luggage hold (boot) On the exterior of a bus on a rear-mounted cycle rack.
Can you bring a bike on a bus UK?
Can I Take a Bike on a Bus?
Most bus services in the UK will allow folding bikes, and a few will let you bring non-folding bikes on board
. Whichever the service allows, the decision is ultimately the driver’s. If the bus is too busy the driver can say no.
What is a plus bike?
The short version is that a Plus bike has
tires that are bigger than traditional tires and smaller than fat bike tires
. These tires are found most commonly on 27.5 rims; however, Plus tires also exist in both 29-inch and 26-inch formats (more on this later).
Can I take my bike on overground?
“Non-folded bicycles cannot be carried on any London Overground train between 07:30-09:30 and 16:00-19:00, Monday to Friday (except public holidays) with the exception of some services to and from Liverpool Street. Folded bicycles are accepted on London Overground trains at all times.”
Can I take my bike on the train Northern Rail?
You can take your bike on any Northern train if there is space
. All trains can accommodate up to two bikes and space is allocated on a first come, first served basis – we can’t reserve space for bicycles.
Can you take dogs on Merseyrail trains?
Here’s how to have fun with your mutt on the Merseyrail network. Top tip –
there’s no pass for pooches, dogs travel free
!
How fast do merseyrail trains go?
How fast do Merseyrail trains go? Merseyrail trains can reach
top speeds of 75mph
. In January 2020 52 new Class 777 trains were introduced to the network, These have the same top speed as the current Class 507 and Class 508/1 trains.
What if my train station doesn’t have a ticket machine?
If there isn’t a ticket machine or office or – more likely – the ticket machine is broken, then
you can get on without a ticket
. In all these circumstances you’re only supposed to pay the fare you would have paid if you’d bought the ticket just before getting on the train.
Are merseyrail trains Electric?
The lines are electrified throughout using a 750 V DC third rail system
. The City Line (marked red on the map) is operated primarily by Northern with funding from Merseytravel. The line is mainly electrified with one branch, the Liverpool to Manchester line via Warrington, operated by diesel trains.
Can you go on a train drunk?
If you do have alcohol before travel, you will be asked to dispose of it at the barrier before boarding the train.
You will not be permitted to travel with alcohol
, there are no exceptions made to this rule.
Do merseyrail trains have toilets?
In common with other similar metro rail systems like the London Underground,
trains on our network don’t have toilets on board
. This is because of how regular services are, the short average journey times (around 20 minutes) and regular station stops every 2-3 minutes.
