Greenwich to Royal Docks Cable Car Round-Trip Tickets London

The London Cable Car across the Thames

The London Cable Car is the UK's first urban cable car, linking Greenwich Peninsula with the Royal Docks in east London. The crossing takes about 10 minutes each way, so the round trip is up to 20 minutes, depending on passenger flow and weather. If you are searching for London Cable Car tickets, this page gives you the round-trip ticket.

Cabins are enclosed and large enough for groups, and you can stand to take photographs. During busy times, cabins may be shared to help manage queues. The ticket is valid only during the cable car's opening hours.

Views of The O2, Canary Wharf and the river

From the cabin you look down over the Thames as it bends around the Greenwich Peninsula, with The O2 below you and Canary Wharf's towers ahead. On the other side, the Royal Docks stretch out towards ExCeL and London City Airport, where you may see aircraft take off and land.

On a clear day, you can see much of London's skyline. Sunset and evening flights give warm light over the river, and extended night flights are a popular choice for city lights. Windows are large and clean, so photographs come out well, and the slow pace of the cabin gives you time to pick out landmarks one by one.

The London Cable Car Experience

Next to the Greenwich Peninsula terminal is the London Cable Car Experience, a small exhibition about the history and engineering of the cable car. You can take a selfie, build your own teddy in the family workshop, and learn how the system works.

The terminal also has an on-site cafe and accessible toilets. It is a good stop before or after the ride, and it is included in your ticket. Families often use it as a short break between the exhibits and the waterfront, and the family workshop is a popular stop for children who want a keepsake to take away.

Getting there, opening hours and practical tips

The Greenwich Peninsula terminal is beside North Greenwich station on the Jubilee line, next to The O2. If you are wondering how to get to the London Cable Car, take the Tube to North Greenwich and walk for one minute. The Royal Docks terminal is near the ExCeL centre. The ticket does not include hotel pickup or fast-track queue access.

Opening hours change by day and season, so check the date you choose. The cable car may close temporarily for lightning, thunder or very strong winds. It is not recommended for people with a fear of heights.