You can take a suitable folding bike on any train as hand
luggage in England. It is easier to avoid or squeeze through
congestion areas and you are less reliant on other services that
could delay your journey. Many cities and towns produce their own
cycle map to help you find your way around. You can find out if
your destination has a cycle map by contacting the Tourist
Information Centre in that city or town.
Folding bicycles
There are many makes of folding bikes on the market and you can
choose the brand that best suits your particular needs. Some
folding bikes such as the Brompton and Dahon Piccolo can be hand
carried across stations with ease. They are surprisingly fast for
bicycles with small wheels and those with high pressure tyres are
often faster than a mountain bike or a hybrid version. Folding
bikes only take a minute to fold or unfold and come with
accessories to suit most individual needs. Ask your local cycle
shop about folding bikes. Many sell folding bikes even though
they may not have them on display.
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Taking a standard bike on the train
To take your own cycle on the train from Peterborough station it
is advised that you contact the train operator that you will be
travelling with. Each operator has different conditions for travel
and some require you to book in advance. Most operators offer a
free service but you should also check to see if there are any time
restrictions. The train operators which stop at Peterborough
station are: