Rotherhithe Pier

Rotherhithe Pier, Hilton Docks, London, SE16 5HW

East Zone
This pier is accessible

Accessible entrance: ///bill.spout.storm
RB4 calls at Rotherhithe
Ticket machine and Oyster Readers but no staffed ticket office

There is a staffed ticket office at Canary Wharf Pier.

Rotherhithe Pier previously known as Doubletree Docklands Pier (also called “Nelson Dock Pier” or “Hilton Dock Pier”), is on the south bank of the River Thames, in Rotherhithe, and provides a quick, frequent and easy transfer between north and south of the river.

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.

River Bus service patterns

Cross-river departures to Canary Wharf Pier:

	First boat	Last boat
Weekdays	06:30	23:50
Weekends	08:24	23:49

RB4 service breaks occur at 12:03 - 12:55 and 20:13 - 20:45 on weekdays, 12:03 - 12:39 and 19:43 - 20:34 on weekends.

Please check the timetable before travelling.

Check timetable

Cross River

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

Rotherhithe ↔ Canary Wharf

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 Rotherhithe Pier

On the south side of the river, Rotherhithe and Canada Water on the London Overground are the nearest rail stations.

Both stations are a 20-minute walk from the pier, Canary Wharf Pier has connections to the DLR and London Underground networks.
If you’re a keen cyclist, there is also a bank of Santander Cycles across the river near Canary Wharf Pier - a fantastic way to explore the area and can be hired from as little as £2.
The nearby Doubletree London Docklands bus station is served by the C10 bus route, which also allows travel to the nearby Canada Water train station, as well as local travel.

There will likely also be many Ubers operating in the area.

Things to do in Rotherhithe

The pier is very well placed for visitors staying in the nearby Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, which can be reached via a short walk (around 3 minutes) from the pier. However, there is also a range of other nearby attractions and amenities that are easily accessible.

For other ideas and inspiration, please visit our River Guide

FAQs

Please read our full FAQ’s page.

What is Rotherhithe Pier’s nearest railway station?: If you require ongoing rail travel into the city, we would recommend crossing the river and disembarking at Canary Wharf, where ongoing travel is much easier to access.
What is the postcode for Rotherhithe Pier?: The postcode for Rotherhithe Pier is SE16 5HW
Is Rotherhithe Pier accessible?: As with most of our piers, Rotherhithe Pier has step-free access from street level to the boat, so passengers travelling with a wheelchair, pram or mobility scooter will be able to board with ease. However, please note that mobility scooter owners will need to apply for a Mobility Scooter Recognition Scheme before coming on board.

Please note that access via the Thames Path is not accessible. Please use the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel entrance to get to the pier.
Can I use my Oyster Card at Rotherhithe 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.
Can I buy tickets on the day?: Yes, tickets can be bought at the pier before travel.