Canary Wharf Pier facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Canary Wharf Pier

A Thames Clipper catamaran calls at Canary Wharf Pier
Type	River bus and tourist/leisure services
Locale	Canary Wharf
Owner	Canary Wharf Group
Operator	London River Services
Coordinates	51°30′18.66″N 0°1′43.29″W / 51.5051833°N 0.0286917°W / 51.5051833; -0.0286917
Canary Wharf Pier Location in London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Canary Wharf Pier is a busy pier on the River Thames in London. It's located in the modern Canary Wharf area, right next to a place called Westferry Circus. This pier is an important stop for boats that travel along the river, helping people get around or enjoy a trip on the water. It is managed by London River Services.

River Bus Services

Canary Wharf Pier is a key stop for river bus services. These services are like regular buses, but they travel on the water! They are mostly used by people going to and from work.

Thames Clipper Boats

Most services from this pier are run by a company called Thames Clipper. They operate under a special agreement with London River Services.

• Main Commuter Service: This service connects Canary Wharf Pier with areas like central London and Woolwich. Boats arrive and depart regularly throughout the day. It's a popular way for people to travel to their jobs or explore different parts of London.
• Canary Wharf - Rotherhithe Ferry: This is a shorter, more frequent service. It links Canary Wharf Pier with Nelson Dock Pier in Rotherhithe. That pier is located near the Hilton Hotel. This ferry uses smaller boats and runs about every 10 minutes. Anyone can use this ferry, not just hotel guests.

Direct Services to Fulham & Putney

Since 2013, some boats have offered direct trips from Canary Wharf all the way to Fulham and Putney. This journey, known as the RB6 service, takes about one hour. There's a direct service that leaves in the late afternoon. If you want to travel later in the evening, you might need to change boats at Embankment Pier for the final part of your journey to Putney.

Private Boat Charters

Besides regular river bus services, private boats also use Canary Wharf Pier. These boats are often hired for special events or parties on the river.

Getting There: Connections

Canary Wharf Pier is easy to reach from other parts of London. You can connect to the pier using London Buses. Several bus routes stop nearby, including routes 135, 277, D3, D7, and D8.

Boat Routes from This Pier

		London River Services
Tower Millennium Pier toward Embankment Pier		Commuter Service		Greenland Dock Pier toward Woolwich Arsenal Pier
Terminus		Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf Service		Nelson Dock Pier toward Hilton Docklands Nelson Dock Pier

Images for kids

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  A view of Canary Wharf Pier from the river.

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  Another angle of the pier.

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  A Thames Clipper boat arriving at the pier.