Best bike bags and boxes 2025: protect and transport your bike with ease while travelling

Rest assured your bike is protected when you travel with one of these best bike bags and boxes

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It's incredibly exciting to pack your bike into one of the best bike bags and boxes, ready for one of the best cycling holiday destinations, but you’ll need to get your bike there safely first. If you’re flying, you almost certainly need a dedicated bike bag to transport your bike. For Trains, ferries, coaches, and buses, it depends on the operator, but the rules are more flexible.

The best bike bags and boxes are designed to protect your bike during its journey. When travelling with a steel or aluminium bike, you can generally afford to use a soft bag, thanks to the bike's overall durability being a little higher. These are typically cheaper and are far easier to store when they’re not in use. However, if you’re transporting a carbon-framed bike or one of the best road bikes, you might prefer a rigid box. These offer greater protection than softer bags but are far more expensive. They’re also cumbersome and need storage in a garage or shed.

Ecomm and Tech Writer

Like many, Matt began his bicycle industry journey on the spanners at his local bike shop. After spending his youth mountain biking, he was inspired to embrace gravel during his tenure with Evans Cycles' in-house brands, Pinnacle and Hoy Bikes. Recognising the evolving industry, Matt eagerly seized the chance to become an E-bike designer, winning several awards with the E-bike brand Cairn Cycles.

These days, Matt is likely to have a toddler sitting shotgun or off the beaten track somewhere on the South Downs.