Sail to the city
Enjoy a day trip to central London from Gravesend and Tilbury this Summer
Enjoy a day trip to central London from Gravesend and Tilbury this Summer
Hop aboard our special sailings from the estuary towns directly to the heart of the capital. We sail from Gravesend and Tilbury regularly.
From Tilbury, the boat will take just 60 minutes to reach Greenwich Peninsula (North Greenwich Pier). You can stay on board and disembark anywhere up to the London Eye (Waterloo) Pier! Along the way, you'll sail past many of the city's iconic sights, including the Thames Barrier, The O2, The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, Canary Wharf, and under Tower Bridge
Next trips:
You can buy a single ticket to get to central London from Tilbury and Gravesend; or a return ticket. For just a few pounds more, purchase an All Day ticket to enjoy unlimited use of our services for the day (includes a return ticket to Tilbury and Gravesend).
Please note the following stopping patterns for the Gravesend/Tilbury service:
⚠ Please be aware that London Bridge City Pier is not wheelchair accessible.
Passengers should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time.
Outbound | Return | |
Gravesend Pier | 08:45 | 17:50 |
Tilbury Pier | 09:00 | 17:40 |
North Greenwich Pier | 10:00* | 16:55 |
London Bridge City Pier (not accessible) |
10:40* | 16:30 |
* The sailing from Gravesend / Tilbury will become an RB1 service from Barking Riverside and you'll be able to disembark at any pier between Barking Riverside and London Eye (Waterloo) piers.
You have your tickets, where to now?
Check our River Guide, a free and interactive digital map that will help you plan your day out in London from landmarks, to entertainment, culture, shopping and food. All within a 10-minute walk of our piers.
If you're disembarking at North Greenwich Pier, the gateway to Greenwich Peninsula, fly with IFS Cloud Cable Car or go shopping at Outlet Shopping at The O2. At the heart of capital, London Bridge City Pier is a few steps away from Tower Bridge, The Shard and Borough Market.
Getting to Gravesend and Tilbury piers is easy, both by car and public transportation.
Follow the signs for "Town Pier pontoon and ferry"
Accessible entrance:
///slate.change.wounds
The station is approximately 10 minutes' walk from the pier.
Gravesend Pier is located in the town centre.
Follow the signs for "Passenger Ferry" or Jetstream Tours.
Accessible entrance:
///ruled.player.calm
The 99 bus connects Tilbury Landing Stage to Tilbury Town station and operates up to every 30 minutes.
You can park your car for free on Tilbury Landing Stage itself but please be aware that spaces are limited.