River Cruises along the Thames
UPDATE: River trips start 30th March 2019.
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.
River cruise Summer timetable
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 22 July to 26August inclusive. Please note: No Richmond service on Saturday 14 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 22 July to 26 August inclusive. Please note: No Richmond service on Saturday 14 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 22 July to 26 August inclusive. Please note: No Richmond service on Saturday 14 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 22 July to 26 August inclusive. THURSDAYS from 25 July to 29 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 22 July to 26 August inclusive. Please note: No Richmond service on Saturday 14 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 22 July to 26 August inclusive. THURSDAYS from 25 July to 29 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 22 July to 26 August inclusive. Please note: No Richmond service on Saturday 14 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 22 July to 26 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.
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
On select dates a 30 minute mini cruise runs from Hampton Court Palace board Jeff – our Dunkirk Little Ship – details here
Boat Trip Fares 2019
Tickets are purchased on board on the day of sailing.
| Adult single | Adult return | GROUP* 6 max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston – Hampton Court | £8 | £10 | £50 |
| Kingston – Richmond | £9 | £11 | £55 |
| Richmond – Hampton Court | £10 | £12.50 | £60 |
Concessionary fares:
Children 2 – 16 years £2.50 off adult fare (under 2’s are free of charge, 16+ adult fare applicable)
Seniors 60+ £2.50 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)
