London River Services Timetables and Information Spring/Summer 2016 Large print guide
Welcome The River Thames plays a vital role as both an artery for transporting people through the heart of London and as a playground for people to explore the wonders of our city. Travelling on the Thames is a fantastic experience that reveals 2,000 years of history whether you are commuting on the River Bus or are taking a leisurely River Tour. We re making a raft of improvements to get more people on to the River and there s never been a better time to make the most of what London s greatest thoroughfare has to offer. 1
Map of scheduled river services Embankment Embankment Charing Cross RB6 Blackfriars Blackfriars (Mondays to Fridays only) Tower Tower Hill Tower Gateway Fenchurch Street London Eye Waterloo RB1 Festival Waterloo Bankside RB2 London Bridge City London Bridge Westminster Westminster Millbank Pimlico Cadogan Chelsea Harbour Imperial Wharf St George Wharf Vauxhall RB2 River Bus A fast and frequent service An alternative to the Tube or bus Summer service (April-October) only Plantation Wharf Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Putney Putney Bridge Kew RB6 St Helena s Richmond Richmond Landing Stage Kingston Turks Kingston Kingston Town End RB1 RB2 RB4 RB5 RB6 Use your Oyster card to pay as you go Present your Travelcard to obtain a fares discount Embankment to North Greenwich Daily Boats run to Woolwich Arsenal Daily, peak times and evenings, see timetable and RB5 Operated by MBNA Thames Clippers St George Wharf to Bankside Daily except early mornings and evenings Operated by MBNA Thames Clippers Canary Wharf to Doubletree Docklands Daily Operated by MBNA Thames Clippers North Greenwich to Woolwich Arsenal Saturdays and Sundays only Operated by MBNA Thames Clippers Putney to Blackfriars Monday to Friday peak hours and evenings only Some s also run to or from London Bridge City and Canary Wharf Operated by MBNA Thames Clippers Hampton Court Hampton Court Woolwich Ferry Daily Operated by Briggs Marine 2
St. Katharine s Tower Hill Tower Gateway RB4 Canary Wharf Canary Wharf RB4 Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Greenland Masthouse Terrace Greenwich Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich RB5 North Greenwich North Greenwich and Emirates Air Line Some s cruise through the Thames Barrier Summer service (April-October) only Woolwich Ferry North Terminal Woolwich Ferry South Terminal RB1 RB5 Woolwich Arsenal Woolwich Arsenal River Tours A more leisurely cruise Sightseeing commentary on most s Ideal for spotting some of London s hidden waterside gems Present your Travelcard to obtain a fares discount Westminster / St. Katharine s circular cruise Operated by Circular Cruise Westminster Westminster to Greenwich Some s cruise through the Thames Barrier (summer service only) Operated by Thames River Services Westminster to Greenwich Operated by City Cruises London Underground London Overground National Rail Docklands Light Railway Emirates Air Line Summer services only Westminster to Hampton Court Operated by Thames River Boats Step-free access from street level to the pier St Helena s Richmond to Hampton Court Operated by Turk Launches 3
Fares and tickets Buying your ticket Most operators offer advance bookings via their website or by phone. Alternatively please purchase your ticket at the pier prior to travelling. River Bus passengers can now use Oyster pay as you go to touch in when boarding and touch out when leaving the. Please check local publicity at the piers for details. Child and Senior Citizen rates Children s fares apply to those aged 5-15 (4-15 on the London Eye River Cruise and 5-16 on City Cruises). Senior Citizen rates apply to those aged 60 or over who do not have a Freedom Pass. River Bus Oyster pay as you go can be used to touch in and touch out on River Bus services. Passengers using Oyster pay as you go do not need to queue at the ticket office and will pay the lower Oyster pay as you go fare rather than the standard fare. Please ensure you have sufficient pay as you go credit on your card before arriving at the pier as it is not possible to top up at piers. River tours You can use your pay as you go Oyster credit to buy a paper ticket for Circular Cruise Westminster and Thames River Services. Just present your Oyster card at the pier ticket office. Fares discounts Travelcard holders Most operators offer one-third off normal advertised adult and child fares on production of a valid Travelcard or Oyster card, loaded with a valid Travelcard, when purchasing a ticket. Some restrictions apply. Freedom Pass holders Many operators offer 50% off the adult fare on production of a valid Freedom Pass. 4
Season tickets Regular River Bus users can make great savings by buying a season ticket. It also means you can enjoy unlimited travel on your chosen River Bus route. Students Discounts on some cruises are available to holders of the following: NUS card 18+ Student Oyster photocard (on MBNA Thames Clippers services only) Please check when you buy your ticket. Dogs and bicycles Some services will carry dogs and bicycles. Please check with the operator in advance. Mobility-impaired access Most piers have easy access for wheelchair users and many s are also fully accessible to those who have impaired mobility, including on-board toilets. However, at busy times additional s may be used that may not have full access. Please contact the operators directly for further details. Alternatively, call Transport for London on 0343 222 1234*. 5
RB1 Westbound Monday-Friday Saturday/Sunday Next First Last First Last text Woolwich Arsenal North Greenwich Greenwich Masthouse Terrace Greenland Canary Wharf Tower London Bridge City Bankside Blackfriars Embankment London Eye 91582 0600 2012 0835 2012 91583 0608 2220 0845 2220 91584 0616 2228 0853 2228 91585 0620 2231 0856 2231 91586 0624 2234 0859 2234 91587 0629 2238 0903 2238 91588 0638 2247 0912 2247 91589 0642 2251 0916 2251 91590 0646 2255 0920 2255 91580 0649 2258 91578 0658 2308 0929 2304 0701 2313 0938 2313 Text to 87287 Frequency Boats run about every 20 minutes (every 30 minutes early mornings and every 60 minutes late evenings). Blackfriars Not served on Saturdays and Sundays. On Mondays to Fridays between 1000 and 1700, pier is only served hourly. MBNA Thames Clippers thamesclippers.com 6
Eastbound Monday-Friday Saturday/Sunday Next First Last First Last text Embankment London Eye Blackfriars Bankside London Bridge City Tower Canary Wharf Greenland Masthouse Terrace Greenwich North Greenwich Woolwich Arsenal 91578 0658 2308 0933 2308 91591 0701 2313 0938 2313 91604 0707 2319 91603 0710 2322 0947 2322 91592 0714 2326 0951 2326 91608 0718 2330 0955 2330 91593 0727 2339 1004 2339 91605 1055 2343 1008 2343 91602 1058 2346 1011 2346 91606 0734 2350 1015 2350 91607 0742 2358 1023 2358 0749 0006 1031 0006 Text to 87287 Woolwich Arsenal Not served 0940-1740 Monday to Friday. At weekends, you may need to change at Greenwich see route RB5. Greenland and Masthouse Terrace Boats towards Greenwich do not stop here before 1055 on Mondays to Fridays. 7
RB2 Westbound Bankside Embankment Millbank St George Wharf Monday-Friday Saturday/Sunday Next First Last First Last text 91590 0947 1544 0917 1843 98619 0954 1601 0924 1850 98061 1000 1607 0930 1856 1003 1610 0933 1859 Text to 87287 Eastbound St George Wharf Millbank Embankment Bankside Monday-Friday Saturday/Sunday Next First Last First Last text 91577 1007 1614 0937 1824 98061 1010 1617 0940 1827 91578 1016 1623 0946 1833 1023 1630 0953 1840 Frequency Daily every 40 minutes. Text to 87287 Tate to Tate and St George Wharf For the ultimate cultural experience, take a river trip to visit both Tate Galleries the Tate Modern at Bankside and Tate Britain at Millbank. MBNA Thames Clippers thamesclippers.com 8
RB4 Next text Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday First Last First Last First Last Canary Wharf Doubletree Docklands Doubletree Docklands Canary Wharf 98605 0625 0000 0900 2350 0900 2210 Text to 87287 98606 0620 2355 0855 2345 0855 2205 Text to 87287 Frequency Daily every 10-20 minutes. No service: 1953-2050 Saturday and Sunday. It takes just three minutes for this to ferry between Doubletree Docklands (Nelson Dock) and Canary Wharf. MBNA Thames Clippers thamesclippers.com 9
RB5 Westbound Woolwich Arsenal North Greenwich 91582 1242 1322 1402 1442 1522 1252 1332 1412 1452 1532 Woolwich Arsenal North Greenwich 91582 1602 1642 1722 1750 1612 1652 1732 1800 Text to 87287 Eastbound North Greenwich Woolwich Arsenal 91607 1216 1256 1336 1416 1456 1226 1306 1346 1426 1506 North Greenwich Woolwich Arsenal 91607 1536 1616 1656 1736 1806 1546 1626 1706 1746 1816 Text to 87287 Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays only. See route RB1 for service to Woolwich Arsenal at other times. MBNA Thames Clippers thamesclippers.com 10
Woolwich Ferry Mondays to Fridays 0600-2000 Saturdays (and public holidays) 0600-2000 Sundays 1130-1930 The Woolwich Ferry links Woolwich and North Woolwich and carries cars, vans, lorries, cyclists and pedestrians. Two s run Mondays to Fridays, one runs on Saturdays and Sundays. Boats run approximately every 5-10 minutes throughout the day Mondays to Fridays and 15 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays. Journey time is approximately five minutes. There are no toilet facilities on these s. The Woolwich Ferry is operated by Briggs Marine and Environmental Services. Woolwich Ferry 020 8853 9400 tfl.gov.uk 11
RB6 Westbound Mornings Evenings Next text First Last First Last Canary Wharf London Bridge City Blackfriars Embankment St George Wharf Cadogan (Cheyne Walk) Chelsea Harbour Plantation Wharf* Wandsworth RQ Putney 91587 0703 0846 1750 1930 91589 0856 1800 1940 91580 0605 0902 1637 2021 98619 0610 0907 1642 2026 98603 0617 0914 1649 2033 98610 0625 0922 1657 2041 98608 0632 0929 1704 2048 98612 0637 0934 1709 2053 98617 0643 0940 1715 2159 0649 0946 1721 2105 Text to 87287 Monday to Friday peak hours and evenings only. There is no service on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Frequency Boats run about every 30 minutes. Selected services call at London Bridge and Canary Wharf piers. MBNA Thames Clippers thamesclippers.com 12
Eastbound Mornings Evenings Next text First Last First Last Putney Wandsworth RQ Plantation Wharf* Chelsea Harbour Cadogan (Cheyne Walk) St George Wharf Embankment Blackfriars London Bridge City Canary Wharf 98615 0600 0950 1727 2110 98616 0606 0956 1732 2115 98611 0612 1002 1738 2121 98607 0617 1007 1742 2125 98609 0624 1014 1749 2132 91577 0632 1022 1757 2140 91578 0639 1029 1805 2148 91604 0644 1034 1810 2153 91592 0650 0845 1816 1916 0700 0855 1825 1952 Text to 87287 13
MBNA Thames Clippers Fares Zone Adult standard single Adult Oyster PAYG single Child 5-15 Single Central only 7.50 6.30 3.75 East only 4.20 3.90 2.10 West only 4.20 3.90 2.10 Central & East 8.00 6.50 4.00 Central & West 8.00 7.00 4.00 All Zones 8.20 7.20 4.10 Return fare = 2 x singles West Central East Putney Wandsworth RQ Plantation Wharf Chelsea Harbour Cadogan St George Wharf Millbank London Eye Embankment Blackfriars Bankside London Bridge City Tower Canary Wharf Doubletree Docklands Greenland Masthouse Terrace Greenwich North Greenwich Woolwich Oyster pay as you go touch in/touch out now available on all River Bus services MBNA Thames Clippers thamesclippers.com 14
MBNA Thames Clippers zonal fares Your MBNA Thames Clippers fare will depend on the areas of the river you are travelling in. For example, a journey from Embankment Pier to North Greenwich Pier will pass through the Central and East zones so the standard Adult single fare will be 8.00. Travelcard holders save one third on standard fares. Freedom Pass holders save 50%. Children under 5 travel free. Book your Thames Clippers tickets on the go. Visit www.thamesclippers.com/app on your mobile and download the user friendly app. Live River Bus information You can now get live information online, on your mobile or via text. To find out when your next will arrive, simply text your pier code to 87287 or visit tfl.gov.uk/river Your pier code For next information Text 12345 to 87287 15
City Cruises Westminster London Eye Tower City Cruises is the largest operator of tours on the Thames. Enjoy the sightseeing on open-air decks, with commentary as you cruise along the river. Most s feature multilingual commentary and are wheelchair accessible. Greenwich Daily every 30 minutes Eastbound from Westminster 1000-1900 Westbound from Greenwich 1010-1740 An additional 50 minute circular cruise runs from Tower Pier, from 10:00-16:00. From late March 2016 this service will also call at Bankside Pier. Fares Adult Child Single 10.00-12.50 5.00-6.25 Return 14.00-16.50 7.00-8.25 Red River Rover 18.50 9.25 Family tickets, Student and Senior discounts available. City Cruises 020 7740 0400 citycruises.com 16
Circular Cruise Westminster Westminster Embankment Festival Bankside St Katharine s 21/03/2016-22/05/2016 Daily every 40 minutes From Westminster 11:00-17:00 23/05/2016-04/09/2016 Daily every 30 minutes From Westminster 11:00-18:30 Hop-on, Hop-off circular service Enjoy London s places of interest along the river, with unlimited travel throughout the day and the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off when you want. Fares Adult Child Single 10.00 5.00 Return 14.00 7.00 One Stop Single 3.00 1.50 Crown River Cruises 020 7936 2033 crownriver.com 17
Thames River Services Westminster St Katharine s Greenwich Some s cruise on to Thames Barrier Daily every 30 minutes For a truly different view of London, enjoy a voyage from Westminster to Greenwich on London s oldest thoroughfare the Royal River Thames. Only pre-booked groups may board or alight at Thames Barrier pier. Eastbound from Westminster 1000-1600 Westbound from Greenwich 1100-1700 Fares Adult Child Single 12.50 6.25 Return 16.50 8.25 24 hour Hop on Hop Off Tickets 18.50 9.25 Thames River Services 020 7930 4097 thamesriverservices.co.uk 18
London Eye River Cruise London Eye Pier Daily A 40-minute circular sightseeing cruise between the Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge with live commentary presented by specialist guides in English. Audio commentary is available in French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Dutch, Russian, Japanese and Italian. Boats also have a Hearing Loop system. Suitable in all weather, as the has both covered and sun-deck seating. Both decks are accessible for wheelchair users. Hourly from 10:45-19:45. Fares Adult 13.15 Children (4-15 years) 6.58 Senior (Mon-Fri) 11.75 Groups of 15 or more and online advance bookings receive a 10% discount. Bookings can be made via telephone, online or at the London Eye Pier ticket travel office inside County Hall. There are no discounts for Travelcard holders. Under 4 s free. London Eye River Cruise 0870 5000 600 londoneye.com 19
Thames River Boats Westminster Kew Richmond Hampton Court Tidal conditions between Kew and Hampton Court may cause the temporary suspension of the above service. At these times WPSA may instead operate a 45-minute circular service from Westminster Pier, heading upstream. Boats operate from Westminster to Kew at 1030 and 1400 and from Kew to Westminster at 1200 and 1530. Westbound from Westminster 1100 1200 Eastbound from Hampton Court 1500 1600 1700 Fares Adult Child Single 7.00-17.00 3.50-8.50 Return 12.00-25.00 6.00-12.50 Thames River Boats 0207 930 2062 20
Turk Launches Hampton Court Kingston (Town End Pier) Kingston (Turk s Pier) Richmond (St Helena) Kingston (Turk s Pier) to Hampton Court 1030-1715 Hampton Court to Kingston (Turk s Pier) 1115-1730 Richmond to Kingston (Turk s Pier) 1100-1815 Richmond to Hampton Court 1100-1615 Kingston (Town End Pier) to Richmond 0945-1705 Hampton Court to Richmond 1115-1645 Runs daily until 2 October, limited service on Mondays. Reduced or altered sailings may operate at beginning and end of season, please check with operator. Fares Adult Child Single 6.50-8.50 4.50-6.50 Return 8.00-10.00 6.00-8.00 Please see turks.co.uk for latest timetable information. Turk Launches 020 8546 2434 turks.co.uk 21
Other cruises Speed Experience Thames RIB Experience Embankment Pier, Tower Pier, North Greenwich Pier Ultimate river tour on the fastest s on the Thames. Experience an adrenaline rush as you pass London s breath-taking sites at high speed, with entertaining commentary and music. 020 3245 1177 thamesribexperience.com London RIB Voyages London Eye Pier and St Katharine s Pier Expect fast paced water adventure, behind the scenes stories, London gossip and exhilarating speed with the most experienced Thames speed operator on river. 020 7928 8933 londonribvoyages.com Thamesjet Westminster Pier The only jet powered ride on the River Thames stops harder, turns tighter and nothing s faster. There may be other fast s on the river, but there is only one jet. 020 7740 0400 thamesjet.com 22
Dining and Specialist Cruise Bateaux London Dining cruises Embankment Pier Enjoy freshly-prepared food and stunning river views, with after-lunch commentary or live jazz on Sundays. Or, experience London at night with a four-course dinner cruise. (Lunch 1 1 / 2 hours and Tea cruises 1 1 / 4 hours, Jazz cruise 2 1 / 2 hours, Dinner cruise 2 3 / 4 hours). Bateaux London 020 7695 1800 bateauxlondon.com City Cruises London Show Westminster Pier Live entertainment with performances from hit shows, as you enjoy a four-course evening dinner with wine. Dinner cruise 3 hours. City Cruises 020 7740 0400 citycruises.com City Cruises Sundowner Cruise Westminster Pier Cruise down the Thames with a glass of bubbles in one hand, canapes in the other, listening to a selection of songs from live performers, while London s riverside landmarks glide past and the world rushes home. (2 hours cruise) 020 7740 0400 citycruises.com 23
Other cruises City Cruises Lunch Cruise Tower Pier See the greatest city in the world while enjoying our delicious lunch cruise. Come aboard for a two course lunch followed by tea or coffee (1 3 / 4 hours). 020 7740 0400 citycruises.com City Cruises Afternoon Tea Cruise Tower Pier Enjoy one of England s best traditions. All aboard for a selection of delicious sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, a selection of traditional cakes and unlimited tea coffee or soft drinks for kids. 020 7740 0400 citycruises.com Thinking of hiring a? Many operators hire out s or reserve areas for private parties. For a list and contact details visit tfl.gov.uk/river 24
Other Cruises River Disco Party Four-hour evening cruise with supper and a disco. From a central London pier Fridays and Saturdays. Mainstream Leisure Group 020 3044 2923 mainstreamleisure.co.uk Paddle Steamer Waverley Tower Pier Step Aboard the World s last seagoing paddle steamer watch as Tower Bridge opens for you to sail through. Visit Southend, Clacton or enjoy oysters at Whitstable. 23 September - 9 October 0845 130 4647 waverleyexcursions.co.uk Gravesend Greenwich Cruise Greenwich or Gravesend Piers Cruise on parts of the River most other cruises don t reach. Lower Thames and Medway Passenger Boat Company 01732 353448 princess-pocahontas.com Greenwich Sunday Evening Sightseeing Cruise Greenwich Pier This circular cruise passes the Tower of London, London Eye and Westminster. 020 8305 0300 viscountcruises.com 25
Attractions along or near the river Bankside Clink Museum Shakespeare s Globe St Paul s Cathedral (via Millennium Bridge) Tate Modern Embankment Cleopatra s Needle Covent Garden Greenwich Cutty Sark Greenwich Park National Maritime Museum Hampton Court Bushy Park Kew Kew Gardens Kew Bridge Steam Museum London Bridge City Hay s Galleria HMS Belfast London Eye London Aquarium London Dungeon London Transport Museum Trafalgar Square Royal Naval College Royal Observatory Hampton Court Musical Museum Southwark Cathedral The Shard London Eye Southbank Centre 26
Millbank Tate Britain North Greenwich Emirates Air Line The O2 Richmond Ham House St Katharine s and Tower St. Katharine s Dock The Monument Tower of London Tower Bridge Experience Tower Bridge and The Shard Westminster Elizabeth Tower (Tower of Big Ben) Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey 27
Useful information and contacts London River Services is responsible for managing the following piers: Bankside Blackfriars Embankment Festival Greenwich Millbank Tower Westminster For full details of timetables shown in this guide and for further information on River Services: Visit tfl.gov.uk/river Web contact: tfl.gov.uk/contact Telephone: 0343 222 1234* Light snacks and drinks available Toilet facilities available Live commentary (in English) Multi-lingual recorded commentary Wheelchair access 1 / 3 Travelcard discount Oyster pay as you go accepted 28
*Service and network charges may apply. See tfl.gov.uk/terms for details. TFL31374.04.16