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- Cycles are conveyed free of charge unless otherwise stated.
- Fees may be charged. For long distance journeys using several train companies, only one fee is charged. Where companies offer different rates, the higher rate applies.
- Where a reservation is required please make this as far in advance as possible.
- Please label your cycle clearly.
- Please try to arrive at the station at least 10 minutes before the train is due to depart.
- If you are travelling with a cycle you must make yourself known to the station platform staff, and take care to ensure your bicycle is stored safely and securely and away from doorways.
- Fully folded cycles are free of charge. Please cover your folded cycle.
- Tandems, tricycles and bicycle trailers are not allowed unless otherwise stated.
- Cycles are not allowed on replacement bus services during times of rail engineering work.
- Cycles are carried at owner's risk.
Cyclepoint - bike storage at Leeds rail station
Leeds Cyclepoint offer storage, hire, service and repairs within the railway station. Find out more on the Cyclepoint website
Train companies
For full information contact either the appropriate train company or National Rail on 08457 48 49 50.
CrossCountry
Cycles can be taken free of charge on all CrossCountry services.
All you need to do is make a reservation at the same time as you buy your ticket - for which there may be a charge - to ensure there is dedicated space available for it.
You'll need to place your standard bicycle in designated storage areas, and for safety reasons they're not allowed in aisles and vestibules. If you have a folding bicycle, you can carry it on as personal baggage and you don't have to reserve a
place.
East Coast
East Coast will carry your cycle free of charge if you have a valid ticket. Only one cycle per customer, space allowing. Please be sure to reserve your cycle on the train of your choice before you travel.
Fully folded cycles are free of charge without restriction, provided they can be stowed as luggage within the passenger accommodation.
Please note that some platforms are too short for the length of train - in these cases you may not be able to take your bike. In Yorkshire these stations are Skipton; Keighley (southbound); Brough and Horsforth. Please follow the advice of staff at these stations.
East Midlands Trains
Cycles are free of charge on all East Midlands Trains services.
On East Midlands Mainline (Route 1 - Leeds/Sheffield - Derby - London St. Pancras), cycle reservations are compulsory as space is limited. Please call 08457 125 678.
First TransPennine Express
Cycles are free of charge on all First TransPennine Express services.
As space is limited, please reserve a space at least 24 hours before travelling. A maximum of two cycles can be carried per train so reservations are subject to availability.
Fully folded cycles are free of charge without restriction.
Grand Central
Cycles are free of charge on all Grand Central services.
Three cycle spaces are available on each train but six can be carried by arrangement. Cycles are to be stored within the luggage compartment which can be entered via the adjacent train crew door. This door will be locked prior to station departure.
Northern
Most Northern services have space for two cycles. Reservations are not required, however cycle space allocation is on a first-come-first-served basis.
On the following routes Mondays to Fridays, cycles cannot be carried during peak hours (0700 - 0900 and 1600 - 1800 hours):
- Hexham - Sunderland.
- Darlington - Saltburn.
- Leeds - Harrogate - York.
- Beverley - Hull.
- Hull - York.
- Hull - Gilberdyke.
Fully folded cycles are free of charge without restriction.
A leaflet produced by National Rail entitled 'The National Rail Guide - Cycling by Train' is produced annually and is available at staffed rail stations.
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