Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
London's high-speed river-bus network: four colour-coded routes, 24 piers, catamaran fleet running every 20–30 minutes between Putney and Barking Riverside.
Routes (RB1 – RB6)
- RB1RB1 — Central Commuter
Battersea Power Station ⇄ Barking Riverside via London Eye, Embankment, Tower, Greenwich, North Greenwich.
- RB2RB2 — West Commuter
Putney ⇄ Blackfriars via Wandsworth Riverside Quarter, Cadogan, Battersea Power Station and Embankment.
- RB4RB4 — Rotherhithe Cross-River
Doubletree Docklands ⇄ Canary Wharf shuttle — short hop across the Thames in 3 minutes.
- RB6RB6 — Putney Express
Putney ⇄ Canary Wharf direct peak-only express, the fastest river crossing in west London.
For the full route-by-route map see the River Bus Routes guide.
Fares & payment
Pay with contactless card, Oyster pay-as-you-go, or buy single/return/season tickets via the Uber or Thames Clippers app. Children under 5 travel free; under-16s pay half-fare with a Zip Oyster. River services have their own daily cap separate from the TfL Tube/bus cap.
Frequency & hours
RB1 and RB2 run every 20–30 minutes from around 06:30 to midnight on weekdays. RB4 operates as a cross-river shuttle around peaks. RB6 is peak-only direct express between Putney and Canary Wharf.
Onboard
All catamarans have a cabin café (drinks, snacks, beer/wine), step-free outer-deck access at most piers, free Wi-Fi and toilets. Folding bikes and dogs travel free.
FAQs
What is Uber Boat by Thames Clippers?
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is London's river-bus network — a fleet of high-speed catamarans operating four scheduled routes (RB1, RB2, RB4, RB6) between Putney and Barking Riverside with 24 piers along the Thames.
How do I pay for Uber Boat?
Pay-as-you-go with contactless, Oyster, or buy a single/season ticket via the Uber app or Thames Clippers app. Adult single fares vary by zone with a daily cap separate from TfL.
Are dogs and bikes allowed on Uber Boat?
Yes. Well-behaved dogs travel free and folded bicycles are allowed at any time. Non-folding bikes are accepted off-peak subject to space.
Is Uber Boat covered by the daily fare cap?
It has its own daily cap, separate from the Tube/bus/rail TfL cap. River services have always been excluded from the standard TfL cap.