Westminster Pier

Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London, SW1A 2JH

Central Zone
This pier is accessible

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Ticket machine, Oyster Readers and staffed ticket office

Ticket office opening times: 10:00 - 18:00*
*subject to change
Pier facilities

This pier has a sheltered waiting area

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 service patterns

RB1, RB2 and RB6 services call at Westminster.

Eastbound RB1, RB2 and RB6 departures towards Tower, Canary Wharf and Greenwich:

	First boat	Last boat
Weekdays	09:43	22:38
Weekends	08:51	22:54

Westbound RB1, RB2 and RB6 departures towards Battersea Power Station, Millbank (for Tate Britain) and Putney*:

	First boat	Last boat
Weekdays	07:21	16:34
Weekends	09:14	22:23

_{* Putney Pier is only served weekdays during mornings and evenings.}

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Continuing your journey from Westminster Pier

London Underground's Westminster Station has a direct connection to the pier and is on the District, Circle and Jubilee lines.
Westminster Pier Santander Cycle Station is located on Victoria Embankment at road level.

Victoria Embankment is part of CS3 on the Cycle Superhighways network.
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.
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.

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 Westminster Pier, as well as Embankment, 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.

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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.

FAQs

Please read our full FAQ’s page.

What is the postcode for Westminster Pier?: The postcode for Westminster Pier is SW1A 2JH
What is Westminster Pier’s nearest railway station?: 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?: 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?: 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?: Yes, tickets can be bought at ticket machines at the pier before travel.