Embankment Pier
Take the Thames to Theatreland! Embankment Pier is at the heart of the West End.
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Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2N 6NU
Central Zone
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This pier is accessible
Accessible entrance: ///catch.jaws.deep
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Ticket machine and Oyster Readers and staffed ticket office
Ticket office opening times: 10:00 - 18:00*
*Subject to change
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Pier facilities
This pier is sheltered
The pier is well located for tourists, residents and commuters wishing to access Central London. Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Carnaby and Mayfair are all a short walk from Embankment Pier.
Tickets can be bought at ticket machines at the pier before travel, but to save time and money touch in and out with your Oyster or contactless card. You can also buy your tickets online or use the Uber app or the Thames Clippers Tickets app.
Wi-Fi is available at this pier
River Bus service patterns
RB1, RB2 and RB6 services call at Embankment.
Most RB1 services during weekday peak times and weekends only call at Embankment Pier on their westbound journey, but you can still travel east aboard these services. From Embankment, RB1 will call at Westminster and London Eye (Waterloo) piers before going eastbound.
The times below indicate the first and last departures from this pier. However, these services may not call at all piers. Please always check the timetable before travelling.
Eastbound departures:
| First boat | Last boat | |
| Weekdays | 07:18 | 22:32 |
| Weekends | 08:50 | 22:58 |
Westbound departures:
| First boat | Last RB6 | Last boat | |
| Weekdays | 06:16 | 20:38 | 22:32* |
| Weekends | 09:04 | - | 22:19** |
* Goes to Westminster and turns around to continue Eastbound.
** Ends at Battersea Power Station
Continuing your journey from Embankment Pier
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Embankment Station is across the street from Embankment Pier and is on London Underground's District, Circle, Bakerloo and Northern lines.
On National Rail, Southeastern trains terminate at Charing Cross station which is a short walk from the pier.
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Embankment Pier is on CS3 on the Cycle Superhighways network.
The nearest Santander Cycle Stations are on Northumberland Avenue or Savoy Place.
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Ongoing bus, Uber and taxi travel are available from Victoria Embankment.
Do you have The London Pass?
Good news! Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is now one of the 80+ attractions included in London’s market-leading digital multi-attraction pass. We're also the perfect transport option between attractions, with many just a short walk from our piers.
We accept The London Pass at Embankment Pier, as well as Westminster, London Bridge City, and Tower piers. Simply download the pass to your phone and present it at the ticket office to receive your all-day River Roamer ticket.
Things to do near Victoria Embankment
Embankment Pier is ideally situated for tourists, commuters and residents alike, with a great deal of London's top attractions nearby, and access routes to central London.
For other ideas and inspiration, please visit our dedicated page for things to do in London.
Trafalgar Square
Located at the intersection of Whitehall, home of many UK Government departments, The Strand, home of many West End theatres and The Mall, the driveway to Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square is London's most famous public square. Nelson's column, the monument to Admiral Nelson, who led the British to victory in the Napoleonic wars, towers over the square which plays host to a number of events throughout the year. The square is also home to the Fourth Plinth, a rotating gallery showcasing interesting and unusual works from emerging artists.
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Covent Garden
Formerly London's central wholesale fruit and vegetable market, nowadays Covent Garden is a hub of shopping, theatre, restaurants, bars, history and culture at the heart of the West End. A must-see for all visitors to the UK capital, Covent Garden's piazza is often alive with street-performers and is fringed by a number of theatres and entertainment venues including the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and the Royal Opera House.
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Somerset House
A neoclassical masterpiece, Somerset House dominates the Victoria Embankment. Built in 1776, Somerset House originally sat directly on the river bank until the embankment was built in the 1860s. The complex has housed a number of government services throughout its lifetime including the Inland Revenue and Stamp Office, the Royal Navy and the Registry of Births, Marriages and Deaths. Nowadays, Somerset House is home to a creative community nurturing creativity, education and the arts. The complex's courtyard is open to the public and regularly hosts events including gigs, exhibitions and an ice rink during the winter months.
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Piccadilly Circus
Across the UK, Piccadilly Circus is synonymous with the busyness, hustle and bustle that London is famed for. Chinatown, Leicester Square, Regent Street and Soho all meet at the statue of Eros which is a well-known meeting spot. No trip to London is complete without seeing the brightest lights in the city.
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Carnaby
Centred on Carnaby Street, Carnaby's reputation as one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods was cemented in London's swinging sixties. To this day Carnaby remains one of the most fashionable districts in the capital. The pedestrianised shopping and dining area is home to many designer stores, quality restaurants and quirky pubs and bars.
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National Gallery
Founded in 1824, The National Gallery is an art museum on Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster. The National Gallery is free to visit and houses one of the most significant collections of art in the UK consisting of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to modern times.
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London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum is situated in the heart of Covent Garden and filled with stunning exhibits; the Museum explores the powerful link between transport and the growth of modern London, culture and society since 1800. Little ones can even captain their own "Thames Nipper" boat in the All Aboard playzone!
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Benjamin Franklin House
Benjamin Franklin House at 36 Craven Street in the heart of London is a heritage 'gem' and the world's only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin.
Learn moreFAQs
Please read our full FAQ’s page.
- What is Embankment Pier’s nearest railway station?
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Embankment Station is just a one-minute walk away and it offers ongoing travel via the Bakerloo, Circle, District and Northern Lines. Charing Cross Underground Station is the closest railway station and is around an 8-minute walk from the pier. Charing Cross offers both underground and overground travel, connecting to the Bakerloo and Northern lines.
- What is the postcode for Embankment Pier?
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The postcode for Embankment Pier is WC2N 6NU
- Is Embankment Pier accessible?
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Travellers with accessibility needs will be pleased to know that Embankment Pier is wheelchair, mobility scooter and pram accessible by ramp.
- Can I use my Oyster Card at Embankment Pier?
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Yes, you can touch in and touch out with contactless payment cards or Oyster to pay as you go on all our river boat services.
- Can I buy tickets on the day?
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Yes, tickets can be bought at the pier before travel.