Westminster Pier
Sail straight into the heart of the UK capital
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Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London, SW1A 2JH
Central River Zone
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This pier is accessible
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RB1 and RB2 call at Westminster
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Ticket machine, Oyster Readers and staffed ticket office
Ticket office opening times: 10:00 - 18:00*
*subject to change
Located beside Westminster Bridge, across the road from the Houses of Parliament and below the famous statue of Boudicca, Westminster Pier is a major destination for all visitors to London.
The pier is wheelchair, mobility scooter and pram accessible by ramp.
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 services
During the week, Westminster is the terminus of most Westbound RB1 services. You can board an Eastbound RB1 service to North Greenwich or Woolwich piers every 20 - 30 minutes throughout the day. For westbound travel, RB2 serves piers up to Battersea Power Station but to go further west, you may find it easier to visit nearby Embankment Pier where you can board RB6 services.
On weekends, you can board an RB1 service from Westminster to travel west as far as Battersea Power Station and east to North Greenwich every 20 minutes.
Please check our timetable before travelling.
Things to do in Westminster
The pier is wonderfully placed for visitors and commuters alike to be able to access a wide range of London's attractions.
For other ideas and inspiration, please visit our dedicated page for things to do in London.
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.
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Churchill War Rooms
The Churchill War Rooms is a museum in London and one of the five branches of the Imperial War Museum.
Discover the stories hidden beneath the streets of Westminster in the underground nerve centre where Winston Churchill and his inner circle directed the Second World War.
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St James Park
St James's Park is a 23-hectare park in the City of Westminster, central London. It is at the southernmost tip of the St James's area, which was named after a leper hospital dedicated to St James the Less.
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10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street is the official residence and the office of the British Prime Minister. The office helps the Prime Minister to establish and deliver the government’s overall strategy and policy priorities, and to communicate the government’s policies to Parliament, the public and international audiences.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
Learn moreContinuing your journey from Westminster Pier
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London Underground's Westminster Station has a direct connection to the pier and is on the District, Circle and Jubilee lines.
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Westminster Pier Santander Cycle Station is located on Victoria Embankment at road level.
Victoria Embankment is part of CS3 on the Cycle Superhighways network.
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Many London buses, and most sightseeing buses, call at Westminster. There are a number of bus stops on Victoria Embankment.
Ubers and black cabs are readily available in this area.
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If you have travelled into the city by car, you can use the nearby Q-Park Westminster Car Park, or Q-Park Trafalgar Car Park which is slightly further afield from the pier.
Westminster is within the Congestion Charge Zone.
FAQs
Please read our full FAQ’s page.
- What is the postcode for Westminster Pier?
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The postcode for Westminster Pier is SW1A 2JH
- What is Westminster Pier’s nearest railway station?
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Westminster Station is the nearest station to the pier, and can be found directly opposite the entrance/exit for the pier.
- Is Westminster Pier accessible?
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Westminster Pier has step-free access from street level, so mobility scooter and wheelchair users, and people travelling with prams can easily use our service.
- Can I use my Oyster Card at Westminster 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 of our river boat services.
- Can I buy tickets on the day?
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Yes, tickets can be bought at ticket machines at the pier before travel.