Bankside Pier
Discover London's South Bank from Bankside Pier
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Bankside Pier, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT
Central Zone
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This pier is accessible
Accessible entrance: ///wizard.certified.fumes
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RB1, RB2 and RB6 services call at Bankside Pier
Travel Tate to Tate from Bankside for Tate Modern to Millbank for Tate Britain aboard RB2
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Ticket machine, Oyster Readers and a staffed ticket office
Ticket office opening times: 10:00 - 18:00*
*Subject to change
Perfect for exploring London's South Bank, Bankside Pier has step-free access and is a great alternative for passengers using a wheelchair or pram that wish to travel to London Bridge. Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe and Borough Market are all within easy reach of Bankside Pier. Millennium Bridge provides a direct connection to the historic City of London.
Tickets can be bought at ticket machines at the pier before travel, but to save time and money touch in and out with your Oyster or contactless card. You can also buy your tickets online or use the Uber app or the Thames Clippers Tickets app.
Wi-Fi is available at this pier
River Bus service patterns
Eastbound RB1, RB2 and RB6 departures towards Tower, Canary Wharf and Greenwich:
| First boat | Last boat | |
| Weekdays | 08:11 | 22:40 |
| Weekends | 08:35 | 22:58 |
Eastbound RB1, RB2 or RB6 services depart Bankside Pier every 10 - 20 minutes.
Westbound RB1, RB2 and RB6 departures towards Westminster, Battersea Power Station, Millbank (for Tate Britain) and Putney:
| First boat | Last boat | |
| Weekdays | 07:14 | 22:08 |
| Weekends | 08:53 | 22:03 |
Westbound RB1, RB2 or RB6 services depart Bankside Pier every 10 - 20 minutes.
Continuing your journey from Bankside Pier
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The nearest London Underground stations are Southwark, on the Jubilee line, and London Bridge, on the Jubilee and Northern lines. Both stations are around 15 minutes' walk.
Across Millennium Bridge, Blackfriars and Mansion House stations are on the District and Circle lines and are also about 15 minutes' walk.
National Rail services call at Blackfriars, London Bridge or Cannon Street (10-minute walk) stations.
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There is a Santander Cycle Hire docking point on New Globe Walk, allowing you to cycle around London as you please.
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If you want to travel by car, there is an NCP car park nearby on the Thames Exchange on the north side of the river. Bankside Pier is within the Congestion Zone and ULEZ.
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There are usually taxis, Ubers and several bus routes on Southwark Bridge, allowing for quick and easy travel further into the city.
Things to do in Bankside
For other ideas and inspiration, please visit our dedicated page for things to do in London.
Tate Modern
Tate Modern is Britain's most visited gallery. Housing the United Kingdom's national collection of modern and contemporary art, Tate Modern resides in the former Bankside Power Station, across the Thames from St Paul's Cathedral. Tate Modern is free to visit but some exhibitions do charge admission fees.
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Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays. Shakespeare's Globe is in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames; performances take place regularly or you can book a tour of the Tudor-themed theatre.
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral is an iconic Anglican cathedral that dominates the city's skyline. As the cathedral of the Bishop of London, St Paul's serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the cathedral sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade I listed building.
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The South Bank
London's South Bank is a riverside esplanade abuzz with street performers, restaurants, bars and attractions. The South Bank stretches roughly from Bankside Pier to London Eye (Waterloo) Pier passing OXO Tower, Bankside Beach and The Southbank Centre along the way.
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Southwark Bridge
Southwark Bridge is an arch bridge for traffic linking Southwark and the City across the River Thames in London. It was designed by Ernest George. It's a landmark bridge offering passage over the River Thames, and also a pedestrian tunnel below on the southern side.
Learn moreFAQs
Please read our full FAQ’s page.
- What is Bankside Pier’s nearest tube station?
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The nearest tube stations are Southwark (12-minute walk), Blackfriars (12-minute walk) and London Bridge (15-minute walk).
- What is the postcode for Bankside Pier?
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The postcode for Bankside Pier is SE1 9DT. If you intend on using the postcode for navigation to the pier, please be aware that you can also just use the name of the pier.
- Can I use Oyster Card at Bankside Pier?
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Yes, you can touch in and touch out with contactless payment cards or Oyster to pay as you go on our services.
- Can I buy tickets on the day?
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Yes, tickets can be bought at ticket machines or ticket office at the pier before travel.