London Cable Car: Soaring above the River Thames Round Trip
A 10-minute glide across East London at 90 metres up, with views most visitors never get from ground level.
The London Cable Car is a round-trip aerial ride across the River Thames between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks, climbing to 90 metres above the water. The journey takes around 10 minutes each way, passing landmarks like The O2, Canary Wharf, St Paul's Cathedral, the Thames Barrier, and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. At the Greenwich Peninsula Terminal, you can visit the London Cable Car Experience, a museum exploring the cable car's history, or grab a coffee at the onsite café before or after your ride.
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Ride and explore London Cable Car
- Visit London Cable Car Experience center
- Explore Cable Car history exhibits
- Take a selfie at the Experience
- Build a teddy in workshop
- Enjoy café and facilities
- Ride cable car over River Thames
- View landmarks from cable car
What’s included
- Round trip experience.
- London Cable Car Experience at Greenwich Peninsula Terminal.
- onsite café at Greenwich Peninsula Terminal.
- accessible toilets.
- wheelchair accessibility throughout.
Times
- Monday to Thursday 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00
- Friday 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30
- Saturday 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00
- Sunday 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30
Information
Ride the London Cable Car round trip 90 metres above the Thames between Greenwich Peninsula and Royal Docks, passing The O2, Canary Wharf.
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The experience
How do you get from one side of the Thames to the other without a bridge or a boat? The cable car does it silently, lifting you 90 metres above the water in a smooth, steady glide that takes around 10 minutes each way. The cabin is small enough to feel intimate but large enough that you're not crowded in, and the views shift constantly as you move across the river. You'll see The O2 and Canary Wharf from angles that change your sense of the skyline, plus St Paul's Cathedral, the Thames Barrier, Maritime Greenwich, and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park all in one journey.
The round trip means you ride both directions, so you get the full experience twice over, once heading toward the Royal Docks, once heading back. The whole thing, start to finish, fits into a short window of time, which makes it work as a standalone thing to do or as a break between other stops in East London. If you want to linger, the Greenwich Peninsula Terminal has the London Cable Car Experience, a small museum where you can explore the cable car's history, take a selfie, or build a teddy in the family workshop. There's also a café on site if you want to sit with a coffee before you board.
The cabins are wheelchair accessible, and the terminals have accessible toilets. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. If you're afraid of heights or have vertigo, this one is not for you. You're genuinely suspended over the river with nothing but air and glass between you and the water below. The same goes if you have poor cardiovascular health. Bicycles are accepted at all times, so you can bring yours if you're cycling through East London.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How long does the London Cable Car ride actually take?
The journey takes around 10 minutes each way. A round trip means you ride both directions, so the full experience is roughly 20 minutes of travel time, plus however long you spend at the terminals.
What landmarks can you see from the cable car?
The cable car passes The O2, Canary Wharf, St Paul's Cathedral, the Thames Barrier, Maritime Greenwich, and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as you cross the river at 90 metres up.
Is there anything to do at the terminals besides ride the cable car?
At the Greenwich Peninsula Terminal, the London Cable Car Experience lets you explore the cable car's history, take photos, or join a family workshop to build a teddy. An onsite café serves drinks and snacks.
Can you bring a bicycle on the cable car?
Yes, bicycles are accepted at all times, so you can bring yours if you're cycling through East London and want to use the cable car to cross the Thames.
Is the cable car accessible for wheelchair users?
The cabins are wheelchair accessible, and both terminals have accessible toilets. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.
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