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Uber Boat from Westminster to Greenwich
Information
- From
- £13 adult, with contactless
- Who it's for
- All ages, with a pushchair
What it is
The Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is the Thames river bus: a fast boat that works like a bus on the river, with stops at piers. It is not a guided sightseeing cruise, but the trip from the centre to Greenwich passes Westminster and the pier of the Tower of London and goes under Tower Bridge. With children it is the easiest way to see London from the water.
The route
The line you want is the RB1, which runs every day between Battersea Power Station or the London Eye (Waterloo pier) and Barking Riverside, depending on the time, and stops at Westminster, Tower and Greenwich, among other piers. From the main piers a boat leaves every 10 to 20 minutes, from early morning until night, seven days a week.
The operator gives 23 minutes from Tower to Greenwich. From Westminster, add the central stretch: check the exact duration in its journey planner.
A plan with children: board at Westminster or at the London Eye, get off at Greenwich, stroll around the area and come back by boat or Tube.
Fares
Westminster–Greenwich is a journey in the Central and East zones. These are the adult fares the operator published, valid for contactless and Oyster until 31 October 2026; it has announced new fares, so check them beforehand:
| How you pay | Adult single |
|---|---|
| Contactless or Oyster, off-peak | £11.40 |
| Contactless or Oyster, peak | £12.40 |
| Online or in the app | £12.20 |
| At the pier | £16 |
- Peak time: weekends and public holidays are peak all day.
- Children aged 5 to 15: half price. With Oyster, the discount needs a valid photo Oyster card; if you do not have one, buy their ticket in the app.
- Under 5s: free, up to two per adult with a ticket.
- Travelcard: a third off the standard fare, if you carry it on paper or loaded on your Oyster.
- Disability: 50% discount with proof, and a companion travels free.
Tap your card on the pier reader, as on the Tube. We explain it in Oyster and contactless.
Getting to the piers
- Westminster Pier: next to Westminster Bridge. Westminster Tube.
- London Eye (Waterloo) Pier: next to the wheel, on the south bank; close to the Premier Inn County Hall.
- Tower Pier: next to the Tower of London. Tower Hill Tube.
- Greenwich Pier: in the centre of Greenwich.
With children and a pushchair
You can board with a pushchair and there are covered seats. Off-peak it is easier to get a window seat. Check the operator's accessibility page if you are in a wheelchair.
When to go
On weekdays off-peak, when the contactless fare is cheapest. At weekends you pay the peak fare all day. In the rain the plan still works: you are under cover.
Tips
- Pay with contactless It is cheaper than the pier ticket and you do not need to buy anything beforehand.
- Buy the children's ticket in the app Without a photo Oyster, it is the way to have them pay half.
- Check the new fares The operator announced changes from November 2026: check its website before you go.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the boat from Westminster to Greenwich cost?
With contactless, £11.40 off-peak and £12.40 at peak, according to the fares valid until October 2026. At the pier, £16.
Do children pay?
Under 5s do not pay; ages 5 to 15, half.
How often does it run?
From the main piers, every 10 to 20 minutes, every day.
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