River Cruises along the Thames
Up to 45 scheduled boat trips run daily from March to October along the scenic stretch of the river Thames between Richmond, Kingston and Hampton Court.
A river cruise is the most relaxing way to view the greenest and prettiest of SW London’s landscape and an eclectic mix of British history merged with cosmopolitan riversides.
Tickets are purchased on board – for more detail about the trip and ticket prices just scroll down below the timetable.
Daily update: 17/8/18 Slight change to timetable, amendments below:
The following services are cancelled:
Turks Pier Kingston – Hampton Court @ 16.45
Town End Pier Kingston – Hampton Court @ 16.50
Hampton Court – Kingston @ 17.30
Additional services to compensate for above cancellations:
Turks Pier Kingston – Hampton Court @ 17.15
Town End Pier Kingston – Hampton Court @ 17.20
Hampton Court – Kingston @ 17.45
River cruise Summer timetable – Sat 26 May – Sat 8 Sept
Departing from St Helena Pier, Richmond
| Destination & Journey Length | Departure Time | Days of operation PH = Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| To Kingston (1 hour direct) Please note this service will also run on Mondays from 23 July to 27 August inclusive. Please note: No Richmond service on Saturday 8 September due to the Great River Race | 11.00 14.15 16.15 18.15*** |
Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH |
| To Hampton Court* (1 Hour and 45 minutes) Please note this service will also run on Mondays from 23 July to 27 August inclusive. Please note: No Richmond service on Saturday 8 September due to the Great River Race | 11.00 14.15 16.15*** |
Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH |
*A change of vessel may be required at Turks Pier, Kingston – please listen to all announcements from your skipper and crew.
***One way only.
Departing from Turks Pier, Kingston
| Destination & Journey Length | Departure Time | Days of operation PH = Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| To Richmond (1 hour direct). Please note this service will also run on Mondays from 23 July to 27 August inclusive. Please note: No Richmond service on Saturday 8 September due to the Great River Race | 10.00 12.00** 15.15 17.15 |
Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH |
| To Hampton Court (35 minutes direct). Please note a FULL service will run on Mondays from 23 July to 27 August inclusive. THURSDAYS from 26 July to 30 Aug – additional sailing at 09.30 from Kingston to Hampton Court | 10.30 11.15 12.00 12.45 14.00 14.35 15.15 16.00 16.45 |
Every day Tues-Sun & PH Every day Tues-Sun & PH Every day Tues-Sun & PH Every day Tues-Sun & PH Every day |
**Stops for lunch in Richmond until 14.15.
Departing from Town End Pier, Kingston
| Destination & Journey Length | Departure Time | Days of operation PH = Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| To Richmond* (1 hour and 15 minutes). Please note this service will also run on Mondays from 23 July to 27 August inclusive. Please note: No Richmond service on Saturday 8 September due to the Great River Race | 09.45 11.35** 14.50 17.05 |
Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH |
| To Hampton Court (30 minutes direct). Please note this service will also run on Mondays from 23 July to 27 August inclusive. THURSDAYS from 26 July to 30 Aug – additional sailing at 09.35 from Kingston to Hampton Court. | 10.35 11.20 12.05 12.50 14.05 14.40 15.20 16.05 16.50 |
Every day Tues-Sun & PH Every day Tues-Sun & PH Every day Tues-Sun & PH Every day Tues-Sun & PH Every day |
*A change of vessel may be required at Turks Pier, Kingston – please listen to all announcements from your skipper and crew
**Stops for lunch in Richmond until 14.15.
Departing from Turks Pier, Hampton Court
| Destination & Journey Length | Departure Time | Days of operation PH = Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| To Richmond* (1 Hour and 45 minutes). Please note this service will also run on Mondays from 23 July to 27 August inclusive. Please note: No Richmond service on Saturday 8 September due to the Great River Race | 11.15** 14.35 16.45*** |
Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH Tues-Sun & PH |
| To Kingston (35 minutes direct). Please note a FULL service will run on Mondays from 23 July to 27 August inclusive. | 11.15 12.00 12.45 14.00 14.35 15.15 16.00 16.45 17.30*** |
Every day Tues-Sun & PH Every day Tues-Sun & PH Every day Tues-Sun & PH Every day Tues-Sun & PH Every day |
*A change of vessel may be required at Turks Pier, Kingston – please listen to all announcements from your skipper and crew.
**Stops for lunch in Richmond until 14.15.
***One way only.
Updates – ADDITIONAL trips to standard timetable
These are in addition to our standard service which is already in operation
Friday 24th August
| TO KINGSTON | TO HAMPTON COURT | TO RICHMOND | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Turks Pier, Kingston | x | x | 11.00, 14.15 |
| From Town End Pier Kingston | x | x | 10.45, 14.00 |
| From Turks Pier, Hampton Court | x | x | x |
| From St Helena Pier, Richmond | 12.00, 15.15 | 12.00, 15.15 | x |
August Bank Hols Sat 25, Sun 26 & Mon 27 August
| TO KINGSTON | TO HAMPTON COURT | TO RICHMOND | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Turks Pier, Kingston | x | 09.30 | 11.00, 14.15 |
| From Town End Pier Kingston | x | 09.35 | 10.45, 14.00 |
| From Turks Pier, Hampton Court | 10.15, 18.00 | x | 10.15, 18.00 |
| From St Helena Pier, Richmond | 12.00, 15.15 | 12.00, 15.15 | x |
Great River Race Sat 8 Sept - no Richmond sailings
| TO KINGSTON | TO HAMPTON COURT | TO RICHMOND | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Turks Pier, Kingston | x | 10.30 12.00, 14.00, 15.15, 16.45 | x |
| From Town End Pier Kingston | x | 10.35 12.05, 14.05, 15.20, 16.50 | x |
| From Turks Pier, Hampton Court | 11.15, 12.45, 14.35, 16.00, 17.30 | x | x |
More about the boat trip
This scenic boat trip captures Turner’s landscapes, Hampton Court Palace, Dunkirk memorial at Teddington Lock and Eel Pie Island where rock royalty such as the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and Eric Clapton recorded and resided.
Take a peek at the most stunning riverside properties. And when you step off board, enjoy the best of London’s cuisine with its cosmopolitan mix of bars, restaurants and bustling food markets at Kingston, Richmond and Hampton Court.
All 4 piers are within easy walking distance of the London train and rail networks.
Hampton Court Mini Cruise in a Dunkirk Little Ship
New dates coming soon.
On select dates a 30 minute mini cruise runs from Hampton Court Palace board Jeff – our Dunkirk Little Ship – details here
Autumn Timetable
Sun 9 Sept
| To Kingston | To Hampton Court | To Richmond | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Turks Pier, Kingston | x | 10.30, 11.15, 12.00, 12.45, 14.00, 14.35, 15.15, 16.00, 16.45 | 10.00, 12.00*, 15.15, 17.15, *stops in Richmond until 14.15 |
| From Town End Pier Kingston | x | 10.35, 11.20, 12.05, 12.50, 14.05, 14.40, 15.20, 16.05, 16.50, | 09.45, 11.35*, 15.00, 17.05 *stops in Richmond until 14.15 |
| From Turks Pier, Hampton Court | 11.15, 12.00, 12.45, 14.00, 14.35, 15.15, 16.00, 16.45, 17.30 | 11.15*, 14.35, 16.45 *stops in Richmond until 14.15 |
|
| From St Helena Pier, Richmond | 11.00, 14.15, 16.15, 18.15* *single cruise only |
11.00, 14.15, 16.15 | x |
Mon 10, Mon 17 Mon 24 Sept
| TO KINGSTON | TO HAMPTON COURT | TO RICHMOND | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Turks Pier, Kingston | x | 10.30 12.00, 14.00, 15.15, 16.45 | x |
| From Town End Pier Kingston | x | 10.35 12.05, 14.05, 15.20, 16.50 | x |
| From Turks Pier, Hampton Court | 11.15, 12.45, 14.35, 16.00, 17.30 | x | x |
Tues 4 - Fri 7 Sept, Tues 11 - Fri 14 Sept, Tues 18 - Fri 21, Tues 25 - Fri 28 Sept
| TO KINGSTON | TO HAMPTON COURT | TO RICHMOND | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Turks Pier, Kingston | x | 10.30, 12.00, 14.00, 15.15* 17.15 *stops at Hampton Court until 16.45 |
10.00, , 12.00*, 15.15, 17.15 *stops in Richmond until 14.15 |
| From Town End Pier Kingston | x | 10.35,12.05, 14.05, 15.20*, 17.20 *stops at Hampton Court until 16.45 |
09.45, 11.35*, 15.00, 17.05 *stops in Richmond until 14.15 |
| From Turks Pier, Hampton Court | 11.15,12.45, 14.35, 16.45, 17.45 | x | 11.15*, 14.35, 16.45, *stops in Richmond until 14.15 |
| From St Helena Pier, Richmond | 11.00, 14.15, 16.15, 18.15* *single cruise only |
11.00, 14.15, 16.15 | x |
Sat 15 & Sun 16 Sept, Sat 22 & Sun 23, Sat 29 & Sun 30 Sept
| To Kingston | To Hampton Court | To Richmond | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Turks Pier, Kingston | x | 10.30, 11.15, 12.00, 12.45, 14.00, 14.35, 15.15, 16.00, 16.45 | 10.00, 12.00*, 15.15, 17.15, *stops in Richmond until 14.15 |
| From Town End Pier Kingston | x | 10.35, 11.20, 12.05, 12.50, 14.05, 14.40, 15.20, 16.05, 16.50, | 09.45, 11.35*, 15.00, 17.05 *stops in Richmond until 14.15 |
| From Turks Pier, Hampton Court | 11.15, 12.00, 12.45, 14.00, 14.35, 15.15, 16.00, 16.45, 17.30 | 11.15*, 14.35, 16.45 *stops in Richmond until 14.15 |
|
| From St Helena Pier, Richmond | 11.00, 14.15, 16.15, 18.15* *single cruise only |
11.00, 14.15, 16.15 | x |
Mon 1- Sun 7 Oct
| TO KINGSTON | TO HAMPTON COURT | TO RICHMOND | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Turks Pier, Kingston | x | 10.30 12.00, 14.00, 15.15, 16.45 | x |
| From Town End Pier Kingston | x | 10.35 12.05, 14.05, 15.20, 16.50 | x |
| From Turks Pier, Hampton Court | 11.15, 12.45, 14.35, 16.00, 17.30 | x | x |
Mon 8 - Sun 28 Oct
| TO KINGSTON | TO HAMPTON COURT | TO RICHMOND | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Turks Pier, Kingston | x | 10.30 12.00, 14.00, 15.15 | x |
| From Town End Pier Kingston | x | 10.35 12.05, 14.05, 15.20 | x |
| From Turks Pier, Hampton Court | 11.15, 12.45, 14.35, 16.00 | x | x |
Boat Trip Fares
Tickets are purchased on board on the day of sailing.
| Adult single | Adult return | GROUP* 6 max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston – Hampton Court | £7 | £9 | £45 |
| Kingston – Richmond | £8 | £10 | £50 |
| Richmond – Hampton Court | £9 | £11 | £55 |
Concessionary fares:
Children 2 – 16 years £2 off adult fare (under 2’s are free of charge, 16+ adult fare applicable)
Seniors 60+ £2 off adult fare
Disabled access: Wheelchair access is available but please contact our office first as not all piers are suitable. One official carer per disabled person travels free of charge. We regret we cannot carry electric wheelchairs.
Payment methods: We are able to accept payment by credit or debit card (excluding American Express), a minimum payment of £5 is applicable
Family tickets max of 6 people, any age – only available on the day
Group bookings of 20 or more people need to be pre-booked at least 4 weeks in advance tel 020 8546 2434
Services are subject to cancellations
Departure time schedule at a glance
River Cruise Trip Duration
Kingston To Richmond and Vice Versa
(1 hour direct)
Kingston To Hampton Court
(35 minutes direct)
Town End Pier to Richmond
(1 hour and 15 minutes – change of boat may be required at Turks Pier Kingston)
Hampton Court To Kingston
(35 minutes direct)
Hampton Court To Richmond and Vice Versa
(1 hour and 45 minutes – a change of boat may be required at Turks Pier Kingston)
