RB2
River Bus · RB2
RB2 — West Commuter
West-end commuter route linking Putney, Chelsea Harbour and the Battersea Power Station development with central London piers.
Route
Putney ⇄ Blackfriars
Journey time
~50 minutes end-to-end
Frequency
Every 20–40 minutes, peak weekdays.
Piers in order
- 1.Putney
- 2.Wandsworth Riverside Quarter
- 3.Plantation Wharf (Imperial Wharf)
- 4.Chelsea Harbour
- 5.Cadogan
- 6.Battersea Power Station
- 7.St George Wharf (Vauxhall)
- 8.Millbank
- 9.Westminster
- 10.Embankment
- 11.Blackfriars
Who is this route for?
West London commuters into Westminster and the City.
FAQs
Where does the RB2 river bus run?
Putney ⇄ Blackfriars. West-end commuter route linking Putney, Chelsea Harbour and the Battersea Power Station development with central London piers.
How long does the RB2 take?
~50 minutes end-to-end.
How often does the RB2 run?
Every 20–40 minutes, peak weekdays.
Can I pay with contactless on the RB2?
Yes — contactless and Oyster pay-as-you-go are accepted at all piers. River fares have their own daily cap, separate from TfL Tube/bus.