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Bikes on the Train or Bus
I was recently on the train and was surprised to see a few people making use of the bike space available on most trains. You can carry your bike on Northern Ireland Railways with the following conditions;- All bicycles will be carried FREE of charge on trains including the cross-border Enterprise service
- Bicycles will not be permitted on trains prior to 09:30 hours Monday to Friday
- Up to 4 full sized bicycles can be carried at any one time within the designated bicycle area. Space will be allocated on a first come first served basis, in the designated area, and at the discretion of the conductor. There will be NO bicycle reservation system.
- There are NO travel restrictions nor limit to the number of folding bicycles we can carry, provided these are completely folded down.
- Tandems, tricycles, motorcycles, mopeds, motorized cycles and scooters are not permitted on any train.
- Bicycles will not be carried during periods of bus substitution for rail services.
- Bicycle parking shelters are available at any main stations throughout the train network
Bikes can also be carried on Northern Ireland Translink operated bus services subject to the following conditions;
- All bicycles will be carried FREE of charge on buses.
- A maximum of 2 full sized bicycles can be carried at any one time in the luggage boot of Goldline Express Coaches. Space will be allocated on a first come first served basis, and at the discretion of the driver. There will be NO bicycle reservation system.
- Bicycles will not be permitted on buses prior to 09:30 hours Monday to Friday
- There are NO travel restrictions nor limit to the number of folding bicycles we can carry, provided these are completely folded down.
- Tandems, tricycles, motorcycles, mopeds, motorized cycles and scooters are not permitted on any bus.
- Bicycle parking shelters are available at any main stations throughout the bus network.
- Bicycles cannot be carried on non-Goldliner coaches and seasonal rambler.
Get on your bike and go further with Translink. It's unfortunate that they can not offer the service during peak hours but some stations offer covered bike shelters, these can be found at;
- Antrim Bus and Rail Station
- Armagh Buscentre
- Bangor Bus and Rail Centre
- Carrickfergus Rail Station
- Central Rail Station
- Coleraine Rail Station
- Europa Buscentre / Great Victoria Street Rail Station
- Holywood Rail Station
- Lisburn Rail Station
- Lurgan Rail Station
- Moira Rail Station
- Newcastle Bus Station
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