London River Bus
The Thames as a transit network — four numbered river bus routes (RB1, RB2, RB4, RB6) operated by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, calling at 24 piers from Putney to Barking Riverside.
Central Commuter
Battersea Power Station ⇄ Barking Riverside
17 piers · ~95 min end-to-end
Tourist piers + Docklands spine
West Commuter
Putney ⇄ Blackfriars
11 piers · ~50 min
West London → Westminster commute
Cross-River Shuttle
Doubletree Docklands ⇄ Canary Wharf
2 piers · ~3 min
Rotherhithe ↔ Canary Wharf hop
Putney Express
Putney ⇄ Canary Wharf
7 piers · ~30 min peak
Fastest west → Docklands
FAQs
What is a London River Bus?
Scheduled passenger boat services on the River Thames operated by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers under the TfL River Bus brand. Four routes call at 24 piers between Putney and Barking Riverside.
Are River Bus services part of TfL?
They are TfL-coordinated but commercially operated by Thames Clippers. Contactless and Oyster pay-as-you-go are accepted; the daily cap is separate from the Tube cap.
How often do River Buses run?
Every 20 minutes on the core central section (Embankment to Canary Wharf) on weekdays; less frequent at the extremities and on RB6 (peak only).