Shipping a bike - London to Bristol?

[Filton-flyer]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone has experience of shipping a bike form London To Bristol?
Are there any specialist couriers that I could use?
I have bought a bike on a well known internet based auction site and factoring in my time, fuel and the congestion charge (?) I was thinking it may be easier to use a specialist courier?
I tried a bit of Googling but couldn't find much as I think the size of the "parcel" is too big for the mainstream companies.

Thanks in advance

FF

[Scrump]

Is the seller willing to wrap the bike and wait around for a courier?
Not being awkward but I have been an eBay seller and put collection only, the buyer decides to send a courier. The courier only gives a collection day and when they turn up they expect it to be wrapped correctly. This causes difficulties for both the buyer and the seller.

[Filton-flyer]

dibbers006 said:

Have you tried Shiply?

Thanks, I've just submitted a request so hopefully I'll hear back soon........

[Filton-flyer]

Scrump said:

Is the seller willing to wrap the bike and wait around for a courier?
Not being awkward but I have been an eBay seller and put collection only, the buyer decides to send a courier. The courier only gives a collection day and when they turn up they expect it to be wrapped correctly. This causes difficulties for both the buyer and the seller.

Good point, I think you may be right

[Scrump]

National Express coach Bristol to London is less than £5 each way.
Not sure if you can you safely take a bike on a coach (I wouldn’t want it in with all the suitcases )

If not then ride it back!

[Filton-flyer]

Scrump said:

National Express coach Bristol to London is less than £5 each way.
Not sure if you can you safely take a bike on a coach (I wouldn’t want it in with all the suitcases )

If not then ride it back!

Brilliant idea! Why didn't I think of that...........?

FWIW, Shipley just came back with a price....... £376! the bike is only £500

[pequod]

Scrump said:

National Express coach Bristol to London is less than £5 each way.
Not sure if you can you safely take a bike on a coach (I wouldn’t want it in with all the suitcases )

If not then ride it back!

You can take a bike for free on the train....

Does the OP know someone who would like a day out in London and is prepared to collect the bike? Even better if they have a discount railcard!!

[Matt_N]

I’ve shipped a few frames with Paisley freight and it’s always been about £50 for next day and fully insured for frames itro £750. I’m sure they do full bikes and you can spec a bike box too.

[Matt_N]

£75 insured up to £750 and with a box with Paisley

https://www.paisleyfreight.com/bike-courier

Be about £55 if you don’t need a box.