Bike transport from Scotland to Hertfordshire

[AceOfHearts]

I've seen a bike I really like, in the right spec for the right money, but its up in Scotland (500 miles each way)

Does anybody have any bike transport companies that they would recommend to quote for the job? Its a track bike with a few spares and stands etc.

I could go collect it myself this weekend but I will be looking at around £300 for fuel and hotel plus 2 days off work, so it would probably make more sense looking to get a quote for someone else to do it.

[Stuart Fordyce]

Not used them myself but search for the biker bus, they are based in Scotland and do runs all over

[StreetDragster]

I've used the-bike-barn on eBay, posted about my experience in here
Good rates, nice chap, flexible to my arrangements, no complaints.

Thanks
Matt

[AceOfHearts]

Thanks guys, I will give them both a shout. Best quote so far is £250 with Movemybike.co.uk which I am happy with price wise but might as well shop around a bit more.

[mickymellon1]

I've used https://www.shiply.com/ a few times for bikes and cars, its been brilliant

[AceOfHearts]

mickymellon1 said:

I've used https://www.shiply.com/ a few times for bikes and cars, its been brilliant

Thanks, I have just tried Shiply as well

[Charliecloud]

I have done this twice, both times I used Lee ( Costello Transport motorbikes2u ) Last one from Glasgow to Kent.

He only transports bikes and has the best equipped vehicle that I have seen.

[AceOfHearts]

Shiply has worked out great, saved £20. I will let you know how it goes

[dibblecorse]

Hi

You want Robbie Millar at Motomoves.

PM me for his email and mobile number.

He does all the Ducati Glasgow moves and brought my Panigale track bike down with all the stands and road bodywork for a decent price, and that was to Reading .... all very well secured when I looked in the van and everything delivered as expected.

[Andy XRV]

Stuart Fordyce said:

Not used them myself but search for the biker bus, they are based in Scotland and do runs all over

Earlier this year I used Biker Bus to bring a bike down to Kent from Aberdeen. IIRC it was around £175.00. No complaints and very easy to deal with They do quite a few deliveries for the VJMC so they know how to look after your pride and joy.

[Pothole]

No idea why you need a hotel. Get the train up and ride back.

[darkyoung1000]

AceOfHearts said:

Shiply has worked out great, saved £20. I will let you know how it goes

Just a word of caution on Shiply, the range of couriers is quite wide, and not all of them specialise in bikes. The chap I sold my SV to used them, and the courier turned up with a 7.5t van with a tail lift, no ramps and only bungees to 'secure' it. Managed to break the clutch lever for the new owner.
Definitely worth checking!

[AceOfHearts]

Pothole said:

No idea why you need a hotel. Get the train up and ride back.

Track bike + spares