Bikes and Public Transport

Rules covering taking bikes on trains are laid out at National Rail and A to B Magazine.

For times and fares of the Yoker - Renfrew and Gourock - Kilcreggan - Helensburgh ferries (which carry bikes for free) go to Strathclyde Passenger Transport.

Ferry services between Gourock and Dunoon, Wemyss Bay and Rothesay, Largs and Cumbrae, Ardrossan and Brodick, and other west coast destinations are shown on the Caledonian MacBrayne website.

Times of buses to and from Wheelcraft at Clachan of Campsie are found in these timetables (these services do not convey cycles, but are useful for getting to and from Wheelcraft to collect wheels). Wheelcraft is located adjacent to the bus terminus.

Scottish Citylink

Scottish Citylink will only accept folding bikes in an approved bag. Bags can be purchased from Citylink at the counter in Buchanan Bus Station.

Glasgow - Ayrshire, Glasgow - Fife

Stagecoach carries bikes in the boot of its coach-operated express routes, including services between Glasgow, Ayrshire and Fife. Bikes are normally loaded at bus stations rather than roadside stops. Timetables are also at Traveline.

Local bus services that convey cycles Route description Timetable Maidens/Girvan/Barrhill area Carrick Connector Strathaven/Lesmahagow/Muirkirk area Three Valleys Ring'n'Ride

The above services can carry up to two cycles on a rack fitted to the bus. See timetables for more details. See these instructions for fitting, or alternatively these more detailed instructions. However, take a look also at the downside to bike buses.

The Cyclists' Touring Club produces a leaflet entitled Taking a cycle by bus and coach in Britain.

For information on all bus services in the Glasgow area try the Glasgow Bus Timetable Finder.

For advice on interaction between bikes and buses on the road, and road safety, see this leaflet from Oxford (619kB).

Dirty Diesel Hotline

Ring 020 8665 0885 or 01506 445 216 (the Vehicle Inspectorate Enforcement Agency) to report on any smoky diesel you see. Be ready to give location, vehicle registration number, vehicle type and distinguishing marks if possible.