We are committed to ensuring that there are good accessible transport options for all spectators travelling to the London 2012 Games. In recent years, many access improvements and service enhancements have been made to make London’s public transport network much easier for disabled people, older people and passengers travelling with children.
There is limited accessible parking at all London 2012 venues – this must be booked in advance.
National Rail, London Underground, London Overground and the Docklands Light Railway have all improved – and continue to improve – the accessibility of their services. Across the network, tactile warning surfaces have been installed on platforms and staircases, and seats are available on most platforms.
Audio and visual information is available on many trains and at many stations. A number of stations have wide-aisle, automatic ticket gates, so they can be used independently by travellers using wheelchairs or those travelling with assistance dogs or pushchairs.
Spectator journey planner
The spectator journey planner includes some accessible options that allow you to request a journey with staff assistance at stations, stops and piers, or which is suitable for a wheelchair user or to avoid the London Underground. To choose accessible options, click on ‘Further accessibility options’ in the spectator journey planner.
Maps of accessible stations
London 2012 has created maps showing the accessible travel routes and stations within London and across the UK. The UK map and south-east England map show stations with step-free access and staff assistance available, and stations with staff assistance but not necessarily step-free access.
The London map shows levels of step-free facilities and staff assistance at stations across London.
Shuttle buses
Accessible shuttle services will be provided at many venues to transport spectators from recommended stations to the venue itself. This service will be available for all spectators and does not need to be pre-booked. Read the venue-specific travel information for more details
River services
River services are an accessible form of transport. All piers are wheelchair accessible, with step-free routes from pier to boat. Most new river craft have dedicated wheelchair spaces.
