Greenland (Surrey Quays) Pier
Greenland Pier is on the south bank of the River Thames, in the Surrey Quays area of Southwark. The pier is located immediately next to Greenland Dock and South Dock marinas.
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Greenland (Surrey Quays) Pier, Rope Street, Surrey Quays, London, SE16 7TE
East Zone
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This pier is accessible
Accessible entrance: ///rested.paint.cult
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RB1 and RB6 services call at Greenland
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Ticket machine and Oyster Readers but no staffed ticket office
Our first River Bus service departed Greenland (Surrey Quays) Pier for Savoy Pier on 24 May 1999. Two decades later and Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is still providing Surrey Quays residents with a fast, convenient connection to the City for work and leisure.
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.
River Bus service patterns
Eastbound RB1 and RB6 departures towards Greenwich, North Greenwich and Woolwich:
| First boat | Last boat | |
| Weekdays | 09:09 | 23:03 |
| Weekends | 09:44 | 23:21 |
Eastbound RB1 or RB6 services call at Greenland (Surrey Quays) Pier every 10 - 30 minutes on weekdays. On weekends, RB1 services depart Greenland every 30 minutes.
Westbound RB1 and RB6 departures towards Westminster, Battersea Power Station and Putney:
| First boat | Last boat | |
| Weekdays | 05:50 | 21:46 |
| Weekends | 08:29 | 21:29 |
Westbound RB1 or RB6 services depart Greenland (Surrey Quays) Pier every 10 - 30 minutes on weekdays. On weekends, RB1 services depart every 30 minutes.
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Greenland Dock
Greenland Dock is the oldest of London's riverside wet docks, located in Rotherhithe in the area of the city now known as Docklands. It used to be part of the Surrey Commercial Docks, most of which have by now been filled in.
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James Walker Monument
James Walker (14 September 1781 – 8 October 1862) was an influential Scottish civil engineer. A memorial to Walker was commissioned by the Institution of Civil Engineers to stand at Greenland Dock and was unveiled in 1990.
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Surrey Docks Watersports Centre
Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre is a Council-run venue, offering all-year-round watersports, a gym, classes and children's activities for you to enjoy.
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The Ship & Whale
A local, smart & friendly 19th-century pub, offering classic British cuisine, including a kids' menu. Craft beers, homemade food, a great atmosphere, plus live music.
Surrey Docks Farm
Community farm with livestock and crop plants that's open to visitors for free, 7 days a week. Whether you need fresh eggs, fruit, vegetables, jams, chutneys, plants and more.
Learn moreContinuing your journey from Greenland Pier
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Surrey Quays on the London Overground is the nearest rail station to Greenland Pier and is a 20-minute walk beside Greenland Dock.
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Greenland Pier is on Cycling Quietway Q14.
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Ongoing bus and taxi travel are both available from Downtown Road & towards the Surrey Quays.
It's likely that there will be many Uber drivers ready for service in this area too.
FAQs
Please read our full FAQ’s page.
- What is the postcode for Greenland Pier?
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The postcode for Greenland Pier is SE16 7TE
- Is Greenland Pier accessible?
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Yes, access to our vessels is step-free from street level, so passengers travelling with a wheelchair, pram or mobility scooter will be able to board with assistance from a friendly member of our team. Please note that mobility scooter users will need to apply for the Mobility Scooter Recognition Scheme before being able to board any of our clippers.
- Can I buy tickets on the day?
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Yes, tickets can be bought at the pier before travel.
- Can I use my Oyster Card at Greenland 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 all our river boat services.