Question 1

Where do ferries to London leave from?

Accepted Answer

From Southend to Tower of London (3 hours 45 minutes, six times a year, late September to mid-October).

Question 2

Which ferry companies sail in London?

Accepted Answer

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers: Tower of London, Canary Wharf, Greenwich and 21 other ports. City Cruises: London Eye, Tower of London, Greenwich and Westminster. Thames River Sightseeing: Westminster, Tower Bridge and Greenwich. Woolwich Ferry: Woolwich (London) and North Woolwich. Thames River Boats: Richmond (London), Kingston upon Thames, Hampton Court, Westminster, Chiswick (London) and Kew. Waverley Excursions: from Southend.

Question 3

Can I take my car on a ferry in London?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Only Woolwich Ferry takes cars. Woolwich (London) to North Woolwich takes cars; every other line is for foot passengers only.

Question 4

Do ferries in London run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, City Cruises and two other companies sail all year round; some lines are seasonal. Southend to Tower of London runs late September to mid-October. Richmond (London) to Kingston upon Thames, Richmond (London) to Hampton Court, Kingston upon Thames to Hampton Court, Westminster to Chiswick (London), Kew to Richmond (London) and Chiswick (London) to Kew run May to October.