About this experience
Explore London from the River Thames with a river bus service offering fast and convenient transport between key piers. With your choice of a one or two-day pass, hop on and off from 24 piers along the Thames between Barking Riverside Pier in the East and Putney Pier in the West to see the top attractions in the city.
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What's included
What's included
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What to expect
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West Zone — Putney to Cadogan
Board at Putney and travel east through Wandsworth Riverside Quarter, Plantation Wharf, Chelsea Harbour, and Cadogan Pier (note: Cadogan Pier is not wheelchair accessible).
- 2
Central Zone — Battersea to Canary Wharf
Pass Battersea Power Station, Vauxhall, Millbank, the London Eye at Waterloo, Westminster, Embankment, Blackfriars, Bankside, London Bridge City, and Tower before reaching Canary Wharf.
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East Zone — Canary Wharf to Barking Riverside
Continue east through Doubletree Docklands, Greenland (Surrey Quays), Masthouse Terrace, Greenwich, North Greenwich, Royal Wharf, Woolwich (Royal Arsenal), and Barking Riverside.
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Greenwich (combined ticket only) — The Old Royal Naval College
Disembark at Greenwich Pier and join a guided 600 Years of History tour at The Old Royal Naval College, departing daily at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00 — confirm your preferred slot with staff on the day.
Hop on and off at any stop along the route.
Meeting point
Any of the 24 Thames Clippers piers along the River Thames, London
- 1Board at any pier of your choice — there is no fixed starting point. Present your mobile ticket to the crew when boarding. Check the Thames Clippers website or app for current departure times before you travel, as frequency varies by route and time of day.
Know before you go
Good to know
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Thames Clippers is London's established river bus operator, running high-speed commuter and leisure services along the Thames and serving as the city's only scheduled river transport network.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Your ticket is delivered to your mobile device and can be scanned directly from your screen when boarding.
Can I start at any pier, or is there a set boarding point?
You can board at any of the 24 piers — there is no fixed starting point. Simply show your pass to the crew and hop on.
Is the service wheelchair accessible?
All Thames Clippers boats are fully wheelchair accessible. Of the 24 piers, all are wheelchair accessible except Cadogan Pier, Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier, and London Bridge City Pier.
Can I use this pass on The O2 Express?
No — the pass is not valid on The O2 Express service. It covers all standard Thames Clippers routes between the 24 listed piers.
How does the Old Royal Naval College tour work with the combined ticket?
Tours run daily at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00. Disembark at Greenwich Pier and confirm your preferred tour time with a staff member on arrival.
Do children need their own ticket?
Children under 5 travel free of charge. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on board.