Lumo luggage allowance: how many bags, what size and extra bags (2026)
According to Lumo’s onboard luggage policy, checked on 31 October 2026, you can bring one small bag or small holdall and one medium suitcase of up to 63 x 41 x 27 cm; luggage over these limits costs £40 per item, or you may be refused travel if it cannot be stored safely.
Train companies change their luggage rules, and staff on board decide when a train is full. We quote each company’s own pages word for word, with the date we checked them; the short summaries are ours. Your ticket and the company’s current page decide.
At a glance
| Trains | Lumo trains (East Coast, London–Edinburgh) |
|---|---|
| Bags you can bring | One small bag or small holdall + one medium suitcase |
| Size limit | Medium suitcase up to 63 x 41 x 27 cm |
| Weight | Not stated; you must be able to carry it yourself |
| Extra bags and fees | £40 per item over the limit, or travel may be refused |
| Bikes, skis, pushchairs | No golf clubs, large instruments, full-size bikes or e-scooters; folding bikes with a 90x68x40 cm frame and 20" wheels |
| Checked | 31 October 2026 |
What the official pages say
How many bags
All customers can bring on board a maximum of ONE Small bag OR Small Holdall and ONE Medium suitcase (63 x 41 x 27cm).
Source: Lumo: Onboard luggage policy (Lumo), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Size and weight
Luggage including winter sports items, above 63x41x27cm (max. 2ft tall), are not allowed.
Source: Lumo: Onboard luggage policy (Lumo), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Extra bags and fees
Please note that luggage that exceeds these limits will result in a charge of £40 per item OR customers may be refused travel if safe storage of additional items is not achievable due to busy services.
Source: Lumo: Onboard luggage policy (Lumo), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Bikes, skis, pushchairs and instruments
Golf clubs and large musical instruments are not allowed onboard, travel will be denied if carrying these items.
Bicycles & e-scooters are not accepted. Only foldable bikes, including foldable e-bikes, with a frame 90x68x40cm and 20" wheel, can be stored onboard.
Source: Lumo: Onboard luggage policy (Lumo), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
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Questions
What is the Lumo luggage allowance?
“All customers can bring on board a maximum of ONE Small bag OR Small Holdall and ONE Medium suitcase (63 x 41 x 27cm).”
What is the Lumo suitcase size?
“All customers can bring on board a maximum of ONE Small bag OR Small Holdall and ONE Medium suitcase (63 x 41 x 27cm).” “Please note that luggage that exceeds these limits will result in a charge of £40 per item OR customers may be refused travel if safe storage of additional items is not achievable due to busy services.”
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