To ask about taking autistic child in wheelchair space on eurostar?

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newyorknewyorkforevernewyork · 02/05/2026 20:55

Autistic dc - can walk but would be comfortable in a wheelchair

Want to go on a day trip to France - what will happen if I take them on the eurostar using the wheelchair space - i would go with them for free

This might be the only way we can afford the eurostar

Has anyone done this? Please dont flame me

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ValleyClouds · 02/05/2026 21:01

You would have to book the space in advance. If your child DOESN’T actually need it you are potentially taking the space from someone who did. Because DC is autistic you should still go free as a carer whether you use the wheelchair space or not? I don’t see why you wouldn’t? Have you got a Disabled Child Railcard or an Access Card?

DreamyJade · 02/05/2026 21:01

I’m a wheelchair user. You don’t get a free companion ticket on Eurostar, but both wheelchair user and companion pay for seats at a reduced price.

ETA: You can get a companion ticket to travel with your DC without sitting in a wheelchair space.

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newyorknewyorkforevernewyork · 02/05/2026 21:00

BuffetTheDietSlayer · 02/05/2026 20:59

I think wheelchair spaces should be left for those that really need them.

Euro star tickets are £50 each if booked in good time.

Thats £200 which is a lot right now

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newyorknewyorkforevernewyork · 02/05/2026 21:00

They can walk but would struggle for the day trip so we would use the wheelchair! Would make our day easier

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BuffetTheDietSlayer · 02/05/2026 20:59

I think wheelchair spaces should be left for those that really need them.

Euro star tickets are £50 each if booked in good time.

Scoreagoal · 02/05/2026 20:58

If they need a wheelchair - seems reasonable.

if you’re putting them in a chair to get a free seat - seems a bit off .

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