anyone done this please
and who with.

The london sleeper used to go all the way if thats any use??

stewart, that is the one i am looking for.
cant find anything tho…….

92 quid single tomorrow and 10 hours with 4 changes

done it loads of times but always found it a struggle with a bike on line. BUT, what's far better is to go to your nearest main line station (in my case Stockport) and ask the booking staff to work out all the details. Stockport staff have invariably been superb, they'll sort out the trains that carry bikes and those that don't, give you bike tickets, printed timetables, everything you need, and all at prices to compare with anything on line, TIP, book at a manned office but ask for tickets from your local station. Honestly, the internets u/s c/f person to person when you've got a bike to consider

edric, what about on the 1st of september.

Manchester [All Stations] to Mallaig [MLG] – Friday 28 May 2010
Departing Arriving Duration Changes
23:23 13:35 14h 12m 2

23:23 Manchester Victoria [MCV] 4 Preston (Lancs) [PRE]
00:17

00:52 Preston (Lancs) [PRE] 4 Dalmuir [DMR]
06:03

08:42 Dalmuir [DMR] 1 Mallaig [MLG]
13:35

It doesnt look a very pleasant journey??

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

the train planners dont go past july.

"It doesnt look a very pleasant journey??"

From Glasgow up it's officially one of the best rail journeys in the world. Shame about the rest of it…

Surely you can get to Crewe or Preston easily enough from Manchester and join the caledonian sleeper to Fort William? Then local train up to Mallaig.

Train from Manchester via Northern Rail to Glasgow central, walk across glasgow, 10 mins walk.
Get West Highland line train from Glasgow Queen St via ScotRail to Fort William , change (possibly direct trainf, not sure) or Mallaig.
Probably wise to pre book the bike and you're away. Go to your local station regarding the bike, but you should be able to sort the tickets for you online.

northwind, that is the option i have just decided on…cheers.

Well, looks like I''m the only one that's done this trip and you're going on hearsay. Best of luck.

lazlo, chill.
i am going to go to the central train station in leeds to sort this out.
i was just asking to see the options. 8)

Fine Ton, you asked about trains from mcr, it does look as if I'm the only responder who's done it but it always best to learn things yourself so again, best of luck. I'm off to Holyhead now to catch the morning ferry to Dublin

What northwind said if you can get on the sleeper near home, then prepare to gawp out the window from Glasgow onwards.

Sleeper stops at FW, but regular trains from there up to Mallaig.

Planning the trip to Knoydart Tony ?? I knew you wanted to .

steve, knoydart or torridon.
but what a **** nightmare………… 😐

One thing to consider is the number of bikes in the group. If there is more than 2 travelling together, you may have problems booking bike spaces on the Glasgow to Mallaig section.

Just got back from that part of Scotland – spent last night (almost) on a beach between Arisaig and Mallaig . Not seen a cloud in the sky for a week – fantastic weather and even better scenery.Rode along Loch Morar to Tarbet opposite Knoydart and sat looking over Loch Nevis to Knoydart mountains with snow on top longing to be there , but wife was waiting back in van !!!!

the sleeper doesn;t go through Manchester, it goes up the west coast mainline so you either get on at Crewe at midnight or Preston at 1am.

Oh and if using the sleeper ask for a berth in the middle of the coach when booking and make sure you have a drink or two to get you off to sleep.

I dunno you try and help….

Tony – might be heading up to Torridon for long weekend first weekend in May if I can get a cottage I have use in the past if you are interested. Bit of walking as well as biking.