Approximate Journey Times
From Richmond Landing Stage |
To Westminster Pier |
2-Hours* |
To Hampton Court |
1-Hour & 15 Minutes* |
To Kew Pier |
30-45 Minutes* |
How far can you take a boat up the Thames?
Maximum Boat sizes
The non-tidal Thames, from Cricklade Bridge (head of the Environment Agency’s jurisdiction) is 135 long, although with care, small boats can manage another 5 miles to Thames Head Bridge.
How much is a boat ride on the River Thames?
Single Tickets
Single ride tickets vary depending on your starting and ending point. Prices start at £10.80/adult (16+), £7.05/child (5-15), free for infants 4 and under. See their full list of single and return ticket prices here.
Are Thames river boats running today?
No disruptions
There are no reported disruptions at any piers.
How long does boat take from Richmond to Hampton Court? – Related Questions
How often do Uber boats come?
Yes, our scheduled service runs every 20 minutes throughout the day. Alight at North Greenwich Pier for The O2, it’s a short walk from the pier. Check the timetable before travelling.
Are Uber boats open?
The new sailings will depart North Greenwich Pier at 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:15, 07:30 and 08:00 on weekdays only. As a reminder, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers vessels can accommodate up to 14 bikes allowing passengers to travel with their bikes and facilitate the first and last miles of their journey.
Are boats running to Greenwich?
No disruptions. There are no reported disruptions at any .
How late do Thames river cruises run?
TRS Routes and piers
At this moment, we are opening seven days a week and our services run between 10:00 and 17:00. What will we see on the boat trip?
What ships are on the Thames Estuary?
- MAERSK KARACHI.
- BUZZARD.
- TOKYO BAY.
- STI GOAL.
- RT AMBITION.
- ONE IBIS.
How long is the Thames river cruise from Westminster to Greenwich?
About the Cruise
Join us for a 1-Hour (Single) or 2-Hour (Return) trip from Westminster Pier to the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Is the Thames tidal at Hampton Court?
The river trip from Westminster to Hampton Court is unique. At 35 kilometres (22 miles) one-way, it is the longest regular scheduled boat service available from London. On a fiercely tidal river such as The Thames it is difficult and sometimes impossible to provide an exact time of departure and arrival.
How long is the city cruise from Westminster to Tower?
About the Cruise
Join us for a 40-Minute (Single) or 80-Minute (Return*) trip from Westminster Pier to Tower Bridge Quay (St. Katharine Pier).
Where does the Thames river cruise stop?
Where does the Thames River Boat Cruise leave from? And where does it go? The boats stop at four different piers: Westminster, London Eye, Tower and Greenwich.
Where do London river cruises start?
The London Eye River Cruise departs from The London Eye Pier. The pier entrance can be found to the left of The London Eye. Our pier operators will guide you to our boarding point.
Do you have to book Thames River cruise?
Fares and tickets
Generally, you need to buy your ticket in advance online or at a pier ticket office before boarding a boat.
Can I take a boat on the Thames?
All boats kept or used on the river must be registered. If you have a boat and you keep it afloat and/or use it on the River Thames, you need to register it, even if you do not use it.
Can you boat from London to Oxford?
The River Thames is technically navigable as far as Lechlade, a few miles upstream from Oxford. However the river narrows significantly just above Oxford and is not used, as far as I know, by cruise boats. Boat cruises are available from Oxford going downstream – this Google search will give you a start point.
How much is a boat licence UK?
An Initial BSSC registration for a full year for a boat starts from £144.00. Note – All boats requiring a BSSC must be tested every 4 years.
Can narrow boats go on the Thames?
“The tidal Thames can catch some narrowboaters off guard after traveling on the calm waters of the canals. It is best to have your narrowboat in tiptop condition when traveling on the tidal Thames as it is a demanding waterway.”
Can you take a narrowboat on a river?
In summer, many canal and narrowboats venture onto the River Severn. They can be crewed by experienced inland canal boaters or newbie holiday makers – you may notice little difference if either is on a major river for the first time !