Accessible Transportation in London

Practical guides for getting around London with a wheelchair, mobility aid, or other accessibility needs. Airport transfers, public transit, taxis, and scooter rentals.

## Getting Around London London has one of the most extensive public transport networks in the world, and accessibility has improved significantly in recent years. All buses are wheelchair accessible. Black cabs are required by law to carry wheelchair users. The Tube network now has over 90 step-free stations, with more being added each year. This section covers every transportation option available to travelers with mobility, vision, or hearing disabilities. Each guide includes booking details, costs, and honest assessments of what works and what does not.

Key Takeaway

London buses and black cabs are your most reliable options for wheelchair travel. The Tube is improving but only about a third of stations are step-free. Always check the TfL Journey Planner with the "step-free" filter before traveling by Tube.

## Transportation Guides

Airport Accessibility

Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and City Airport. Terminal layouts, PRM assistance, accessible transfers to central London, and baggage help.

  • Heathrow
  • Gatwick
  • PRM Assistance
  • Transfer Options

Tube / Underground

Which Tube stations have step-free access, how to use the TfL app, platform gaps, and staff assistance. Over 90 step-free stations and growing.

  • 90+ Step-Free Stations
  • TfL App
  • Platform Gaps
  • Oyster/Contactless

Taxis & Transfers

All black cabs are wheelchair accessible by law. Uber WAV, private hire accessible vehicles, airport transfers, and booking details.

  • Black Cabs
  • Uber WAV
  • Airport Transfers
  • Private Hire

Trains (National Rail)

Passenger Assist booking, wheelchair spaces, Eurostar accessibility, major London terminus access, and ramp deployment assistance.

  • Passenger Assist
  • Wheelchair Spaces
  • Eurostar
  • Station Access

Buses

All London buses are wheelchair accessible with ramps. How ramps work, priority wheelchair space, audio announcements, and night bus routes.

  • 100% Accessible
  • Ramp Deployment
  • Priority Space
  • Night Buses

Mobility Scooters

TfL scooter policies, rental companies, pavement rules, which scooters are allowed on buses and Tube, and charging locations.

  • TfL Policy
  • Rental Services
  • Pavement Rules
  • Charging Points
## Quick Comparison
Transport Wheelchair Accessible Best For Advance Booking
Buses Yes, all routes Short to medium trips No
Black Cabs Yes, all cabs Door-to-door travel No (hail or app)
Tube (step-free stations) Yes, 90+ stations Longer crosstown trips No
Tube (other stations) No Ambulatory travelers only No
National Rail Yes, designated spaces Intercity travel Recommended (Passenger Assist)
Eurostar Yes, wheelchair spaces Paris/Brussels travel Required

Planning Tip

Use the TfL Journey Planner (free, available online and in the TfL Go app) before your trip. Select "step-free access required" in the accessibility options to plan routes using only accessible stations and bus routes.