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 River Zone
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This pier is accessible
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RB1, RB2 and RB6 call at Embankment
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Ticket machine and Oyster Readers and staffed ticket office
Ticket office opening times: 10:00 - 18:00*
*Subject to change
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
Passengers can use our RB1, RB2 and RB6 river bus services during the week, and our RB1, and RB2 during weekends.
The Embankment Pier timetable sees boats running a direct Eastbound and Westbound service for residents and visitors every 20 minutes in the morning and evening peak times and offers passengers a view of London from the river.
Please check our timetable before travelling.
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
Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.
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The British Museum
The British Museum, in the Bloomsbury area of London, United Kingdom, is a public institution dedicated to human history, art and culture.
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National Gallery
The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
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London Eye
The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London.
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Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Learn moreContinuing 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.
FAQs
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.