Cyclists are often dependent on public transport for longer journeys. Fortunately, most rail services in the UK do carry bikes (the exceptions are light rail systems and tramways) and some buses do as well. These pages attempt to let you know about the current situation in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
If there are other cyclists getting on at the same time as you ask them where they’re getting off – then you can organise things so it’s easier to get the bikes off at your destinations.
If you are travelling with laden panniers it’s a good idea to take them off before you board, or be ready to if necessary. If there are two of having one person loading and unloading the bikes and bags while the other hands them up off the platform, or collects them from the train, can work very well.
You can check changes to some train formations at
Journey Check for TPE
http://www.journeycheck.com/
Northern have similar Journey Check pages
m.Journeycheck.com/