Embankment Pier
Embankment Pier is a pier on the River Thames in City of Westminster, London. It is located on the north bank of the river, immediately next to the Hungerford Bridge and directly outside the river entrance to Embankment Underground station. It is also conveniently close to Charing Cross railway station.
 The Pier on the River Thames | |
| Type | River bus and tourist/leisure services |
|---|---|
| Locale | River Thames, London, UK |
| Owner | London River Services |
| Operator | London River Services |
Services
The Embankment Pier is a departure point for the MBNA Thames Clippers routes RB1 and RB6 commuter service, along with their 'Tate to Tate' RB2 service.
RB1 services go west (upriver) to Westminster and London Eye Pier before turning and continuing east (downriver) to the North Greenwich Pier for The O2, with certain services continuing on to Woolwich. RB6 services go west as far as Putney, or east to Blackfriars or Canary Wharf, running a peak times only service. RB2 services call at Embankment en route to Battersea Power Station from London Bridge City
The pier is operated by London River Services. The pier has ticket booths for Circular Cruise Westminster and Thames Clippers however they are only open at the busiest times of the day.
Interchange
- Embankment Underground station
- Charing Cross railway station
- Festival Pier and London Eye Pier (over the Hungerford Bridge)
Local attractions
North bank
- Trafalgar Square
- Covent Garden
- Cleopatra's Needle
- National Gallery
- National Portrait Gallery (London)
South Bank
- London Eye
- South Bank arts complex
Embankment Pier as seen from the River Thames
A Bateaux London restaurant boat at the pier
Under the Hungerford Bridge
Embankment Pier as seen from the River Thames
The Hungerford Bridge from the air; the pier is to the right of the bridge
Lines
| London River Services | ||||
toward Putney | Putney to Blackfriars Service | Terminus |
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| Terminus | Commuter Service | toward Woolwich Arsenal Pier |
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Terminus | Westminster to St Katharine's Circular | toward Westminster Millennium Pier |
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