London Eye (Waterloo) Pier
Set sail to London Eye to see all the city's major sights
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London Eye (Waterloo) Pier, The Queen's Walk, London, SE1 7PB
Central Zone
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This pier is accessible
Accessible entrance: ///hope.lonely.foil
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RB1 serves London Eye
RBX sails from the pier to North Greenwich via London Bridge on select event nights at The O2
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Ticket machine, Oyster Readers and staffed ticket office
Ticket office opening times: 10:00 - 18:00*
*Subject to change
Located on the south bank of the River Thames, underneath The lastminute.com London Eye, and opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, this pier offers easy access to a range of great attractions.
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
Only Eastbound RB1 services call at London Eye (Waterloo) Pier.
To reach London Eye from a Westbound RB1 service to Westminster, stay on board; the vessel will turn around at Westminster Pier and then call at London Eye. If your vessel terminates at Battersea Power Station, or has a break scheduled, please disembark at Westminster Pier and cross Westminster Bridge.
Eastbound RB1 departures towards London Bridge City, Canary Wharf, and Greenwich:
| First boat | Last boat | |
| Weekdays | 07:56 | 22:29 |
| Weekends | 09:11 | 22:11 |
Eastbound RB1 services depart London Eye (Waterloo) Pier approximately every 20 - 30 minutes.
Things to do in South Bank
This pier is perfectly situated for tourists wanting to reach a wide range of London's top attractions & destinations.
For other ideas and inspiration, please visit our dedicated page for things to do in London.
The lastminute.com London Eye
The lastminute.com London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. A must-see for tourists in London.
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London Dungeon
Located just a 2-min walk from The London Eye is the iconic London Dungeon. Using a mixture of live actors, special effects and rides, this must-see experience recreates various gory and macabre historical events in a gallows humour style.
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South Bank London
Beside the River Thames, the South Bank is a dynamic area at the heart of London’s cultural scene. The Southbank Centre, National Theatre, and BFI film theatre are all world-class arts venues.
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Shrek's Adventure!
DreamWorks Tours: Shrek's Adventure!, commonly referred to as Shrek's Adventure!, is a Midway attraction operated by Merlin Entertainments. This renowned tour has fantastic reviews across the board.
Sealife London Aquarium
The Sea Life London Aquarium is located on the ground floor of County Hall on the South Bank of the River Thames in central London, near the London Eye. It opened in March 1997 as the London Aquarium and hosts about one million visitors each year.
Florence Nightingale Museum
The Florence Nightingale Museum is located at St Thomas' Hospital, which faces the Palace of Westminster across the River Thames in South Bank, central London, England. It is open to the public seven days a week. It reopened on 12 May 2010 following an extensive £1.4m refurbishment.
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Namco Funscape
Namco Funscape is one of the largest amusement arcades in London, a paradise for kids of all ages if you love video games of all kinds. Face-off on the best arcade machines, play some games of pool, go bowling, or do your best to survive the escape room.
Learn moreContinuing your journey from London Eye Pier
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London Waterloo Station is the UK's busiest railway station and is a 7-minute walk from the pier. On the London Underground, Waterloo is on the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City lines.
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Jubilee Gardens is the nearest Santander Cycle Station.
The South Bank area is cycle-friendly and Q1 on the Cycleways network passes near to the pier.
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Waterloo Car Park, is around a 4-minute walk away, or the APCOA car park, is around 15-minute walk away.
The pier is within the Congestion Charge Zone.
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Many London Buses and most London sightseeing bus tours travel near to the pier.
Ubers and black cabs regularly serve the area.
FAQs
Please read our full FAQ’s page.
- Isn’t it called Waterloo Pier?
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Waterloo Pier is another name for London Eye Pier (along with London Waterloo Pier, London Eye Waterloo Pier or London Eye Millennium Pier) and the pier is frequently referred to by any one of these names. However, it is currently officially named after the famous big wheel.
- What is London Eye Piers nearest tube station?
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The nearest tube station is Waterloo Station, which can be reached via a short walk (usually around 7 minutes). Alternatively, you can also walk to Charing Cross Station (usually takes around 15 minutes).
- What is London Eye Piers postcode?
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The best postcode to use is SE1 7PB. However, please be aware that the pier is a short walk from the road.
- 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 London Eye 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.