Mobility Scooter Restrictions
Check our guide to see if you are able to travel on the train with your mobility scooter
You can take mobility scooters on trains. However, many train companies apply restrictions and the table below gives you details about travelling with scooters on their trains.
It also shows which companies require you to get a scooter permit before you travel. You can apply for a permit online by visiting the train company’s website, where you will also find all the information you need when travelling with a mobility scooter.
For more information about booking assisted travel, visit our Passenger Assist page.
Mobility scooter information by train company
Train company | Permit required? | Dimensions | Weight | Speed (max) | Further details | Information on train company website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Avanti West Coast | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | A minimum ground clearance of 60mm is needed. Larger or heavier scooters in excess of the measurements for wheelchairs cannot be accommodated safely and cannot be taken on board | https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/travel-information/plan-your-journey/assisted-travel | |
c2c | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Larger or heavier scooters in excess of the measurements for wheelchairs cannot be accommodated safely and cannot be taken on board | https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/help-feedback/passenger-assist/(external link, opens in a new tab) | |
Caledonian Sleeper | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Please check the size and weight before travelling | https://www.sleeper.scot/sleeper-experience/accessible-travel/(external link, opens in a new tab) | |
Chiltern Railways | 3 Wheel Scooter | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Requires free-wheeling facility, sealed batteries, gradients it can handle, ability to fold down | ||
CrossCountry | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Footprint: Mobility scooters and motorised wheelchairs cannot be charged on board CrossCountry trains | ||
East Midlands Railway | Yes | Triangular Scooter | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Footprint: Requires free-wheeling facility, sealed batteries and ability to fold down. If the scooter does not have anti-tip wheels, the passenger may walk it onto the train | https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/assisted-travel(external link, opens in a new tab) |
Elizabeth line | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Larger or heavier scooters in excess of the measurements for wheelchairs cannot be accommodated safely and cannot be taken on board | ||
Gatwick Express | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 3mph | Please check the size and weight before travelling | ||
Grand Central | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Footprint: Anti-tip device required Please check the size and weight before travelling Mobility scooters and motorised wheelchairs cannot be charged on board Grand Central Trains | ||
Great Northern | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 3mph | Please check the size and weight before travelling | ||
GWR | Yes | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Folding scooters do not require a permit if folded when travelling | https://www.gwr.com/help-and-support/faqs/travelling-with-gwr(external link, opens in a new tab) |
Greater Anglia | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Larger or heavier scooters in excess of the measurements for wheelchairs cannot be accommodated safely and cannot be taken on board. When using a scooters it is asked that this is kept to walking speed | https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/contact-us/faqs/assisted-travel(external link, opens in a new tab) | |
Heathrow Express | Yes | Length: 120cm | User (incl luggage) and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | Limit to walking speed on platforms | Turning radius: 150cm | https://www.heathrowexpress.com/accessibility(external link, opens in a new tab) |
Hull Trains | 3 Wheel Scooter | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/support-and-contact/assisted-travel(external link, opens in a new tab) | ||
LNER | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Restriction in size aligned to wheelchair user restriction Please check the size and weight before travelling | ||
London Northwestern | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | |||
London Overground | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Larger or heavier scooters in excess of the measurements for wheelchairs cannot be accommodated safely and cannot be taken on board | ||
Lumo | 3 Wheel Scooter | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | All wheelchair users should stay behind the yellow line, where present, until it’s time to board and secure the wheelchair brake when you don’t need to move | https://www.lumo.co.uk/help/passenger-assist(external link, opens in a new tab) | |
Merseyrail | Yes | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Turning radius: 120cm or less Anti-tip device required | |
Northern | Yes | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Turning radius: 150cm Footprint: 120cm x 70cm Anti-tip device required Please check Northern’s Scooter page(external link, opens in a new tab) before travelling | https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/mobility-scooters(external link, opens in a new tab) |
Scotrail | Length: 104cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Anti-tip wheels must be fitted to the rear of the scooter No canopy or rear basket | https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/accessible-travel(external link, opens in a new tab) | |
South Western Railway | Yes | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 3mph | ||
Southeastern | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | |||
Southern Railway | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 3mph | Please check the size and weight before travelling | ||
Stansted Express | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Whilst waiting on the platform, please ensure that you have fully applied the brakes on your mobility scooter and wheelchair and stay well behind the yellow line | https://www.stanstedexpress.com/help/assisted-travel(external link, opens in a new tab) | |
Thameslink | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 3mph | Please check the size and weight before travelling | ||
TransPennine Express | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Turning radius: 100cm Anti-tip device required Ramp climbing ability of 12 degrees or greater for a permit to be valid at all stations. Smaller angles considered on a station by station basis in line with risk assessment. Must have a freewheel/brake release facility | https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/help/accessibility/mobility-scooter(external link, opens in a new tab) | |
Transport for Wales | Length: 120cm Some trains on the Cambrian Lines and other long-distance routes can only take scooters of Width: 58cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph | Turning radius: 90cm Please check the size and weight before travelling | https://tfw.wales/mobility-scooter-guidelines(external link, opens in a new tab) | |
West Midlands Railway | Length: 120cm | User and scooter combined weight maximum 300kg | 4mph |