LINKING LONDON’S ATTRACTIONS
Explore by river
Welcome on board
We look forward to welcoming you
on board MBNA Thames Clippers
River Bus service
Fast and frequent
MBNA Thames Clippers are the
fastest and most frequent
fleet on the river, with
services running every 20
minutes. We link London’s
attractions, helping you
explore all the city has to offer.
Hop-on, hop-off
Why not spend the day exploring London with our
Daily River Roamer tickets? With unlimited hop-on, hop-off
travel in the Central and East Zones, you can easily explore
London’s top attractions.
Adult River Roamer
£17.35
Child/Freedom Pass River Roamer £8.65
Family River Roamer
£36.00
River Bus Express
Going to an event at The O2? Get there by river with River Bus
Express: sip Champagne, enjoy the views and get to The O2 in
35 minutes. The express service departs from London Eye, London
Bridge and Canary Wharf Piers. Return services leave 15-20
minutes after the end of the event.
Late night services
Get home in style with MBNA Thames Clippers. Our service
operates hourly from 9pm with the last boat leaving Central
London just after 11pm each night.
Facilities on board
Be it a glass of your favourite tipple with friends or a quick snack
to build you up for a day of sightseeing, our on-board licensed
bars serve your needs with a variety of beverages and snacks.
Accessibility
Our vessels are wheelchair, pram and bike accessible.
Please check with the crew before boarding.
Mobility scooter users must join our Mobility Scooter
Recognition Scheme in advance of travel.
Visit thamesclippers.com for more details.
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Linking London’s attractions
Enjoy a discounted fare
with Oyster pay as you go
Touch in and touch out with your pay
as you go Oyster card to pay for your
river travel, including at interchanges.
A member of MBNA Thames Clippers staff
must see you touch in as you board the boat.
Thames Clippers Tickets app
Travelling by river has never been easier; buy your
MBNA Thames Clippers tickets wherever you are and
activate as you board. You can also check live times so
you never miss the boat. Download for free for both iPhone and
Android at thamesclippers.com/app
Turn your phone into your tour guide
Pay before you travel
You must buy a ticket or have sufficient credit on your pay as
you go Oyster card before boarding the boat. For a discounted
fare on single journeys, pay for your travel using the Thames
Clippers Tickets app, Oyster pay as you go or online in advance.
Alternatively, buy Standard fare tickets at our ticket offices and
ticket machines.
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Download in:flow the MBNA Thames Clippers tour
guide app to enjoy a free audio guide as you glide
down the river.
Follow your journey using the map, click on attractions to
learn more and take advantage of exclusive promotions,
based near your location on the river. Download for free at
thamesclippers.com/visitorapp
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Attractions
Tate to Tate
Travel between the Tate galleries any day of the week. Our service
takes you from Tate Modern (Bankside Pier) to Tate Britain (Millbank
Pier) and back every 40 minutes. Because why should you have to
visit just one? Tate members receive a 25% discount on single tickets
between Bankside and Millbank.
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Tate Britain, Millbank Pier – 3 mins walk
Tate Britain holds the largest collection of British art in the world
from 1500 to the present day. The collection is free and you’ll find
masterpieces by Gainsborough, Hogarth, Millais and Whistler, as well
as outstanding contemporary artists such as Francis Bacon, Lucian
Freud, and Damien Hirst.
Tate Modern, Bankside Pier – 2 mins walk
Add a cultural element to your day out with the finest display of
international modern art in Britain. Tate Modern is housed in the
former Bankside Power Station transformed by architects Herzog &
De Meuron.
South Bank
London Eye Pier – within 3 mins walk
London Eye
Take in the spectacular views from the world’s tallest observation
wheel. The gradual 30 minute flight allows time for you to enjoy the
panoramic views – 40 kilometres on a clear day.
London Aquarium
Embark on the immersive and interactive
journey that is The Sea Life London
Aquarium: home to one of Europe’s largest
collections of global marine life.
London Dungeon
From blood-curdling instruments of
torture to the dreaded plague, you’ll find
horrible history brought
to life before your very
eyes in the dark, deep
depths of the London
Dungeon. Live actors, two scary rides and
gruesome interactive special effects will
leave you screaming for more.
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West End
Embankment Pier – within 10 mins walk
Houses of Parliament
Follow in the Queen’s footsteps on a guided tour that takes you from
The Queen’s Robing Room right through to the Lords and Commons
Chambers. Soak up the history as the tour ends in Westminster Hall
where Guy Fawkes was tried in 1606.
Trafalgar Square
One of the most famous squares in the world: see Nelson’s Column,
the iconic stone lions, the famous Fourth Plinth and a lot of pigeons.
You’ll often find cultural events, performances, shows and other
special activities going on in the square by the fountains.
National Gallery
Home to over 2,000 Western European paintings, you can
travel from the Middle Ages to the 20th century and skip
between Leonardo da Vinci and Van Gogh in the same day
at The National Gallery.
Covent Garden
This eclectic cultural district always has
something going on: premium retailers, oneoff craft stalls, street theatre and the Royal
Opera House all contribute to this vibrant
and unique area.
Suggested restaurants – STK, Balthazar,
Savoy Grill
Suggested restaurants –
Gillrays at the London
Marriott County Hall Hotel,
Skylon, Oxo Tower
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Bankside
Bankside Pier – within 5 mins walk
Tate Modern – see Tate to Tate
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and Exhibition
Shakespeare’s Globe is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air
playhouse designed in 1599 where many of Shakespeare’s plays
were performed. Shakespeare’s Globe is open year-round, with an
exhibition, theatre tour, educational workshops and
theatre programme.
Borough Market
Borough Market offers specialities directly
from the producers: organic products, a
delicatessen, cheese, wines, fish and
imported continental fare.
St Paul’s Cathedral
Enter St Paul’s and see the cathedral’s
awe-inspiring interior. Discover the
tombs and memorials of some of the
nation’s greatest heroes, such as Admiral
Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington.
Check out the acoustic quirks of
the Whispering Gallery and continue the
climb to the Golden Gallery for panoramic views
across London.
HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast tells the stories of
life on board this warship during
the Second World War and
beyond. Immerse yourself in
the midst of a battle in the Gun
Turret Experience and explore
the sights and sounds of the
interactive Operations Room.
Suggested restaurants – Roast Restaurant,
Swan at the Globe, Hixter Bankside
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Suggested restaurants – Gaucho
Tower Bridge, Aqua Shard, Le Pont de la
Tour, Cantina, Butler’s Wharf Chop House
London Bridge
London Bridge City Pier –
within 5 mins walk
The View From the Shard
At almost twice the height of any
other building in London, the views
from levels 68, 69 and 72 of this
1,016ft building offer amazing
far-reaching panoramas.
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The City of London
Tower Millennium Pier – within 2 mins walk
Tower Bridge
Enjoy the view from the fully accessible high-level walkways on
London’s iconic bridge. Visit the Victorian engine rooms which
are home to the original steam engines that used to power the
bridge lifts.
Tower of London
The 1,000 year old Tower holds some remarkable stories: from its
grim reputation as a place of torture and death to its status as a royal
palace, discover the history for yourself and enjoy the famous
crown jewels.
Suggested restaurants – Coq d’Argent, The Folly
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Bikes are permitted
Santander Cycle Hire
RB4
RB2 – daytime and weekends
National Rail
Docklands Light Railway
RB5 – limited service,
please see timetable
Overground
RB1
St George Wharf
(Vauxhall)
Emirates Air Line
All our piers are wheelchair
accessible except for London Bridge,
Wandsworth Riverside Quarter
and Cadogan Piers
RB6 – limited direct service,
please see timetable,
connections apply
at other times
All our boats are
wheelchair accessible
RB6 – peak hours service
Monday to Friday only,
please see timetable
Central zone
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Greenwich
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Masthouse
Terrace
London Eye
(Waterloo)
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Underground
Suggested restaurants – Gaucho at The O2, Brooklyn Bowl,
Craft and Greenwich Kitchen
Route map key
Emirates Air Line
Fly the Emirates Air Line over the Thames, London’s first and only
urban cable car experience. Enjoy spectacular views of the city from
heights of 90 metres as you travel between Greenwich Peninsula and
the Royal Docks. Save money with joint MBNA Thames Clippers and
Emirates Air Line tickets, available online at thamesclippers.com
Putney Wandsworth Plantation
Riverside
Wharf
The O2, Up at The O2
With legendary concerts, over 21 restaurants and Brooklyn Bowl,
The O2 is a great spot for entertainment. If you’re feeling
adventurous, take a walk over the famous roof at Up at The O2
– the view extends for miles.
Millbank
North Greenwich Pier – within 5 mins walk
West zone
Suggested restaurants –
Rivington Grill, Trafalgar Tavern,
Admiral Hardy,
The Old Brewery
North Greenwich
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Old Royal Naval College
The Old Royal Naval College (ORNC) is Sir Christopher Wren’s
twin-domed riverside masterpiece and one of London’s most famous
landmarks. The iconic buildings stand on the site of Greenwich Palace,
Henry VIII’s favourite royal residence and include the
Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre, Painted Hall
and Chapel.
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Embankment
Joint tickets are available with top Greenwich attractions. Book online
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Route Map
The Royal Observatory is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the
famous Prime Meridian of the world. It is also a museum of time and
astronomy housing London’s only public planetarium. This is a great
introduction to the mysteries and wonders of the night sky.
Blackfriars
At the Cutty Sark, visitors have the jaw-dropping experience of
walking underneath a nineteenth century sailing ship, the last
surviving tea clipper and the fastest and greatest of her time.
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Bankside
National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark and Royal Observatory
The National Maritime Museum tells the story of Britain and the sea
and explores the importance of the ocean in our lives today, through
fascinating artefacts and accounts of discovery and adventure.
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London
Bridge City
Greenwich Pier – within 10 mins walk
Greenland
(Surrey Quays)
Doubletree
Docklands
Tower
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Greenwich
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Woolwich
(Royal Arsenal)
Emirates
Air Line
Suggested restaurants – Plateau, One Canada Square,
Gaucho Canary Wharf, the Narrow, Quadrato at the Four
Seasons Canary Wharf
Chelsea
Harbour Cadogan
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Museum of London Docklands
From Roman settlement to modern regeneration, the Museum of
London Docklands reveals the history of London as a port through
stories of trade, migration and commerce. With archaeological finds,
fascinating tours, films and events, this is one of the capital’s real
hidden gems.
North
Greenwich
Canary Wharf Pier – within 10 mins walk
The
O2
Canary Wharf
Canary
Wharf
East zone
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MBNA Thames Clippers offer
high speed luxury river travel
through London
Departures from major London
piers every 20 minutes
Comfortable seating
On-board Costa Coffee bars
icycles, wheelchairs and prams
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can be accommodated
T ouch in and touch out with
Oyster pay as you go
Ticket prices
Child/Freedom Pass 50% off*
1/3 off Standard fare with a Travelcard*
*Restrictions apply
Adult single
Standard fare
Adult single
Oyster/App
Adult single
Travelcard
Central
£7.50
£6.30
£5.00
East
£4.20
£3.90
£2.80
West
£4.20
£3.90
£2.80
Central and East
£8.00
£6.50
£5.35
Central and West
£8.00
£7.00
£5.35
All Zones
£8.20
£7.20
£5.45
Zone
Daily River Roamer tickets
Adult
£17.35
Family
£36.00
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