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    Greenland (Surrey Quays) Pier, Rope Street, Surrey Quays, London, SE16 7TE

    East Zone
  • Wheelchair

    This pier is accessible

    Accessible entrance: ///rested.paint.cult
  • Clipper

    RB1, RB2 and RB6 services call at Greenland
  • Ticket (1)

    Ticket machine and Oyster Readers but no staffed ticket office

Greenland Pier is on the south bank of the River Thames, in the Surrey Quays area of Southwark. The pier is located immediately next to Greenland Dock and South Dock marinas.

Our first River Bus service departed Greenland Pier for Savoy Pier on 24 May 1999, two decades later and Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is still providing Surrey Quays residents with a fast, convenient connection to the City for work and leisure.

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.

Private moorings are available at this pier

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers own and manage Greenland (Surrey Quays) Pier.

Make a pier booking enquiry

River Bus service patterns

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.

Westbound departures:

  First boat Last boat
Weekdays 05:46 21:57*
Weekends 08:29 21:46**

* Goes to Westminster and turns around to continue Eastbound.
** Ends at Battersea Power Station

Eastbound departures:

  First boat Last boat
Weekdays 08:12 23:20
Weekends 09:23 23:29

 

Check timetable

Cross River

Making crossing the Thames easier and cheaper for an easy connection to the Elizabeth line, DLR or Santander bikes.

Greenland (Surrey Quays) ↔ Canary Wharf

one adult Adult
Oyster / App
£4.10


Touch in and out with an Oyster or contactless card or alternatively purchase your Cross River ticket on the Thames Clippers Tickets or Uber apps.

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Continuing your journey from Greenland Pier

  • Subway

    Surrey Quays on the London Overground is the nearest rail station to Greenland Pier and is a 20-minute walk beside Greenland Dock.
  • Bike

    Greenland Pier is on Cycling Quietway Q14.
  • Car Pickup

    Ongoing bus and taxi travel are both available from Downtown Road & towards the Surrey Quays.

    It's likely that there will be many Uber drivers ready for service in this area too.

Things to do in Surrey Quays

For other ideas and inspiration, please visit our dedicated page for things to do in London.

Greenland Dock

Greenland Dock

Built in 1696, Greenland Dock is the oldest of London's riverside wet docks and was originally called Howland Great Wet Dock after the family who owned the land. The dock is located in Rotherhithe and used to form part of the Surrey Commercial Docks, most of which have by now been filled in.

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Surrey Docks Farm

Surrey Docks Farm

Community farm with livestock and crop plants that's open to visitors for free, 7 days a week. Whether you need fresh eggs, fruit, vegetables, jams, chutneys, plants and more.

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Stave Hill And Canary Wharf, London

Stave Hill Ecological Park

Following the Surrey Commercial Docks' closure in the 1970s, Russia Dock, which was originally used for importing timber from Russia and Scandinavia, was transformed into a woodland providing habitats for many native species. Russia Dock Woodland contains many surviving dock features including sections of the dock's retaining walls and mooring chains. 

Stave Hill is an artificial hill to the west of Russia Dock Woodland which was created using waste and rubble and forms part of an ecology park. The park hosts a number of habitats that are intensively managed to conserve the wide variety of wildlife that lives in the area. From the top of Stave Hill, you can enjoy panoramic views of London. 

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James Walker Monument

James Walker Monument

James Walker (14 September 1781 – 8 October 1862) was an influential Scottish civil engineer. A memorial to Walker was commissioned by the Institution of Civil Engineers to stand at Greenland Dock and was unveiled in 1990.

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Surrey Docks Watersports Centre

Surrey Docks Watersports Centre

Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre is a Council-run venue, offering all-year-round watersports, a gym, classes and children's activities for you to enjoy. 

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The Ship And Whale

The Ship & Whale

A local, smart & friendly 19th-century pub, offering classic British cuisine, including a kids' menu. Craft beers, homemade food, a great atmosphere, plus live music.
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FAQs

Please read our full FAQ’s page.

What is the postcode for Greenland Pier?

The postcode for Greenland Pier is SE16 7TE

Is Greenland Pier accessible?

Yes, access to our vessels is step-free from street level, so passengers travelling with a wheelchair, pram or mobility scooter will be able to board with assistance from a friendly member of our team. Please note that mobility scooter users will need to apply for the Mobility Scooter Recognition Scheme before being able to board any of our clippers.

Can I buy tickets on the day?

Yes, tickets can be bought at the pier before travel.

Can I use my Oyster Card at Greenland Pier?

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.