Service changes
The River Bus prices are changing for the Winter season
Winter Price update from Sunday 1 November
From Sunday, 1 November 2026, some prices will decrease across all platforms for the winter season. Buying online or via the Thames Clippers Tickets or Uber apps remains the best way to save money.
Find Your Best Fare
Not sure which ticket suits you? Use this quick guide:
| Traveller type | Status | Best ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Daily commuter: | Price freeze | Season ticket prices have remained frozen since 2022 and offer the best value for money. Only the weekly All Zones fare is increasing slightly. Learn more about season tickets. |
| Occasional commuter: | Price decrease | Multi-ticket Savers offer you flexibility at a lower per-journey cost - on average 25% cheaper than buying single tickets. |
| Commuting before 9:30am: | Price freeze | Off Peak Oyster and Commuter Am tickets remain frozen. Prices for the Commuter AM ticket are 25% cheaper than taping in and out with Oyster/Contactless. |
| Day out / sightseeing: | Price freeze | Hop-on Hop-off. Price freeze but book online 3+ days in advance to save 15% |
| One-off journey: | Price decrease | Single or Return — book online 3+ days in advance to save an extra 15% |
| Cross-river only: | Price freeze | Cross River fare (£4.10 per crossing) or buy a 10 or 20-ticket Cross River Multi-ticket Saver (£2.90 per crossing) — available between Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe or Greenland piers, and between Barking Riverside and Woolwich (Royal Wharf) piers. |
Reminder
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Child & Concession Discount: Children aged 5–15 and holders of a London Councils Freedom Pass or 60+ London Oyster Photocard receive 50% off all fares. TfL-issued Travelcard holders receive 1/3 off standard fares (walk-in price) and season tickets. Discount only available when TfL Travelcard is printed on a paper ticket or loaded onto an Oyster card. Other cards or formats will not be eligible. |
Hop-on Hop-off Tickets
Unlimited all-day travel with flexible sightseeing across all zones. A Family ticket allows up to three children (aged 5–15) to travel for free with two paying adults. Children 4 and under travel free as standard.
2-Day Hop-on Hop-off tickets are available exclusively online — not available for walk-in purchase.
Book online at least 3 days in advance to save 15% off the online price.
| Purchase | 1-Day Adult | 1-Day Family | 2-Day Adult | 2-Day Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | £32.60 | £65.20 | N/A | N/A |
| Web & Apps | £29.30 | £58.60 | £48.80 | £97.60 |
The advance purchase discount applies only to the Hop-on Hop-off (1 Day) ticket; when buying a Hop-on Hop-off (2 Day) you're automatically getting 1/3 off the second day.
Which prices are decreasing?
Single & Return Tickets
Buying online up to 3 days in advance saves you 15% off the online price (that is already up to 25% cheaper than the walk-in price).
| Zones | Single Standard | Single Web & App | Return Standard | Return Web & App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | £8.50 | £6.50 | £15.40 | £13.00 |
| West | £8.50 | £6.50 | £15.40 | £13.00 |
| Central | £14.80 | £10.60 | £25.20 | £21.20 |
| Central & East | £16.00 | £12.20 | £27.10 | £24.00 |
| Central & West | £16.00 | £12.20 | £27.10 | £24.00 |
| All Zones | £23.50 | £20.50 | £35.70 | £41.00 |
Oyster & Contactless Fares
We are keeping the off-peak (freeze) and peak (decrease) fares when you pay with Oyster or contactless card. Touch in and out to pay the correct fare. Higher fares apply when we're busy, based on when you touch in.
| Zone | Off-Peak Adult | Peak Adult |
|---|---|---|
| East | £6.20 | £6.70 |
| West | £6.20 | £6.70 |
| Central | £9.90 | £10.80 |
| Central & East | £11.40 | £12.40 |
| Central & West | £11.40 | £12.40 |
| All Zones | £19.30 | £22.90 |
Our off peak and peak hours:
| Day | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Mon – Fri | 06:35 – 09:27 | ↓ Off peak |
| Mon – Fri | 09:27 – 06:35 | ↑Peak |
| Sat, Sun & bank holidays | All day | ↑ Peak |
Multi-Ticket Savers
Multi-ticket Savers continue to offer great value in bundles of 4, 6, 10, or 20 tickets, remaining cheaper per journey than buying singles.
Available exclusively via the Thames Clippers Tickets app or the Uber app.
| Zone | 4 × Saver | 6 × Saver | 10 × Saver | 20 × Saver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validity | 7 days | 7 days | 90 days | 90 days |
| East | £22.00 | £33.00 | £52.00 | £97.60 |
| West | £22.00 | £33.00 | £52.00 | £97.60 |
| Central | £34.60 | £51.90 | £84.80 | £159.00 |
| Central & East | £39.60 | £59.10 | £97.60 | £183.00 |
| Central & West | £39.60 | £59.10 | £97.60 | £183.00 |
| All Zones | — | — | £164.00 | — |
Download now for tickets, tracking and journey planning
The Thames Clippers Tickets app helps you get across London with ease. It's the best way to ride, explore, and enjoy London by river. Season tickets are available exclusively on the Thames Clippers Tickets app.
