
River Bus Ticket Information
The best way to travel across London
The best way to travel across London
Paying for river travel with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers couldn't be easier, we have different options available. Choose the most convenient for you.
The River Bus is divided into zones, just like the tube. Our services operate in three zones: West, Central and East and the fare will depend on which zones you travel in. Your ticket must be valid for all the zones you travel through. For instance, if you are travelling between Tower and Greenwich piers you will need a Central and East ticket.
Save up to 23% off the standard fare (purchased at the pier) by buying your tickets online, via the apps or travel using a Contactless or Oyster card.
You can bring your bike on board at no extra cost
Dogs are allowed on board. Please keep them on a lead.
Travel A to B in comfort and style!
Below are our adult fares for single and return tickets depending on the payment method you choose.
Zone | Single Oyster/ Online/App | Single at piers | Single with Travelcard | Return at piers |
East | £5.40 | £5.90 | £3.95 | £11.20 |
West | £5.40 | £5.90 | £3.95 | £11.20 |
Central | £8.60 | £10.90 | £7.30 | £18.50 |
Central & East | £9.80 | £12.80 | £8.55 | £21.80 |
Central & West | £9.80 | £12.80 | £8.55 | £21.80 |
All Zones | £16.60 | £17.80 | £11.90 | £33.80 |
Explore more with River Roamer tickets, unlimited all-day travel across all of our piers or choose an East Zone River Roamer to explore the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the area.
East | All Zones | ||
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Adult Online/app At the pier |
£11.30 £12.50 |
£21.20 £23.50 |
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Child / Concession |
£5.65 £6.25 |
£10.60 £11.75 |
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Family Two adults and up to three children |
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Online/app | £22.60 | £42.40 | |
At the pier | £25.00 | £47.00 |
Making crossing the Thames easier and cheaper for customers wanting to travel between the following piers:
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Adult Oyster / App |
£3.95 |
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.
- The Cross River fare applies when touching in and out with an Oyster or contactless card for pay as you go or by buying a Cross River ticket on the Thames Clippers Tickets or Uber apps.
- Discounts are not available for the Cross River fare: children, concession or Travelcard discounts do not apply. For these rates please purchase a regular East Zone ticket to receive a discount.
-Only applies for single journeys between DoubleTree Docklands / Greenland (Surrey Quays) and Canary Wharf piers or Barking Riverside and Woolwich (Royal Arsenal) piers.
We operate a first come, first served boarding process at our piers, with season ticket holders (weekly, monthly and annual) boarded to their preferred sailing first* right behind any customers with disabilities.
Each of our vessels has a maximum capacity which we cannot exceed under any circumstances. This means if the vessel reaches capacity, boarding will be stopped. At staffed piers, the team are at hand to help with information regarding capacity and wait times. All customers are advised to arrive at the pier at least 5 minutes prior to their intended sailing. Ticket inspections are carried out at staffed piers during pre-boarding before the vessel arrives. To pay the correct fare, customers should only touch-in (if using Oyster/Contactless) when asked to do so. To ensure our vessels depart on time, customers who do not have the right tickets or arrive after pre-boarding has commenced or after the vessel is alongside, may be required to board the following sailing.
*Available at select piers only whilst staff are present. Find out more on our FAQ page.