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London Underground

Folded bicycles can be taken free of charge on all sections of the network at all times.
Non-folding bicycles can be taken free of charge on some sections of the network outside peak times. Peak times are 07.30 - 09.30 and 16.00 - 19.00, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.
In certain cases, as listed, non-folding bicycles may also be taken during rush hour in the opposite direction to the majority of travellers.
[B]Circle, District, East London, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines[/B]

On these lines non-folding bicycles are permitted on all sections outside peak times.
[B]Bakerloo Line[/B]

Non-folding bicycles may be taken between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone in the morning peak and vice versa in the evening peak, and in both directions outside peak times.
[B]Central Line[/B]

Non-folding bicycles may be taken outside peak times in either direction between: White City and West Ruislip/Ealing Broadway Leyton and Epping Newbury Park/Woodford and Hainault.
[B]Jubilee Line[/B]

Non-folding bicycles are permitted outside peak times in either direction between: Finchley Road and Stanmore Canning Town and Stratford.
[B]Northern Line[/B]

Non-folding bicycles may be taken outside peak times in either direction between: Edgware and Colindale Hendon Central and Golders Green East Finchley and High Barnet/Mill Hill East.
[B]Piccadilly Line[/B]

Non-folding bicycles are allowed outside peak times in either direction between: Barons Court and Hounslow West/Uxbridge Cockfosters and Oakwood.
[B]Victoria Line and Waterloo & City Line[/B]

Non-folding bicycles must not be taken on the Victoria Line or the Waterloo & City Line.
[B]All stations[/B]

You cannot take non-folding bicycles on moving escalators at any underground station.
London Underground publishes a map, 'Bicycles on the Underground' showing exactly where bikes can be taken. For a copy, call the 24 hour information line on 020 7222 1234 or pick one up from major tube stations.
View a map of where bicycles are allowed on the Tube (PDF 87KB)
London Buses

London Buses will take folding bicycles at the discretion of the driver. This is consistent with rules for pushchairs and other larger shopping, luggage etc.
Docklands Light Railway

Docklands Light Railway only takes folding bicycles that are completely enclosed in a container.
Tramlink

Tramlink only takes folding bicycles - no container is required, although bicyles must be fully folded.
National Rail Services

(current as of March 2005)
A free leaflet is available, entitled "Cycling by Train", listing the company policy of all train operators. Pick one up from train stations or at http://www.atob.org.uk/bike_rail.html.
For details of retailers and manufacturers contact: The Association of Cycle Traders.
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