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Westminster to Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court Service

A service from Westminster to Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court passing through Central London, Kew, Richmond, Teddington Lock & historic Kingston upon Thames. This service will begin on Tuesday 2nd April 2024.

Facilities: Fully Licensed Bar, Toilets, Heating Stops: Westminster Pier, Kew Pier, Richmond Landing Stage, Hampton Court Landing Stage
M.V Connaught At Syon ReachM.V Connaught arriving at Hampton Court Landing Stage

A service from Westminster Pier to Kew Pier, Richmond Landing Stage & Hampton Court Landing Stage passing through the City of Westminster, Chelsea, Putney, Kew, Richmond & Kingston before arriving at Hampton Court Palace. The journey from Westminster Pier to Hampton Court Landing Stage takes between 3-Hours & 3-Hours, 30 Minutes & passes through some of the most picturesque reaches of the River Thames including Syon Reach & Horse Reach. The first half of the journey cruises through the London Boroughs of Chelsea, Wandsworth & Putney before cruising into the more peaceful reaches of the Tidal Thames. The second part of the journey follows the winding course of the river past islands & stately homes before calling at Kew Pier, Richmond Landing Stage & Hampton Court Landing Stage.

The cruise takes place on a traditional river Thames passenger boat with indoor & outdoor seating, a fully licensed bar & toilet facilities. This trip provides a variety of opportunities from a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew or Hampton Court Palace to a long lunch at one of Kew or Richmond’s many riverside pubs & restaurants. Alternatively, passengers can travel from Kew, Richmond, or Hampton Court to Westminster to explore the City of Westminster in their own time & travel back to their point of origin via National Rail Services or London Underground.

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Ticket Prices

From Westminster Pier

  Adult Child (5-15) Senior (60+) Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Destination Single Return Single Return Single Return Single Return
Kew Pier £18.00 £26.00 £9.00 £13.00 £15.00 £21.00 £45.00 £65.00
Richmond Landing Stage £20.00 £31.00 £10.00 £15.00 £16.50 £24.00 £50.00 £77.00
Hampton Court Landing Stage £24.00 £32.00 £12.00 £16.00 £19.00 £27.00 £60.00 £78.00

From Kew Pier

  Adult Child (5-15) Senior (60+) Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Destination Single Return Single Return Single Return Single Return
Westminster Pier £18.00 £26.00 £9.00 £13.00 £15.00 £21.00 £45.00 £65.00
Richmond Landing Stage £9.50 £15.00 £5.00 £7.50 £7.50 £12.00 £24.00 £37.50
Hampton Court Landing Stage £18.00 £26.00 £9.00 £13.00 £15.00 £21.00 £45.00 £68.00

From Richmond Landing Stage

  Adult Child (5-15) Senior (60+) Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Destination Single Return Single Return Single Return Single Return
Westminster Pier £20.00 N/A £10.00 N/A £16.50 N/A £50.00 N/A
Kew Pier £9.50 N/A £5.00 N/A £7.50 N/A £24.00 N/A
Hampton Court Landing Stage £14.00 £18.50 £7.00 £9.50 £10.50 £15.50 £35.00 £46.50

From Hampton Court Landing Stage

  Adult Child (5-15) Senior (60+) Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Destination Single Return Single Return Single Return Single Return
Richmond Landing Stage £14.00 £18.50 £7.00 £9.50 £10.50 £15.50 £35.00 £46.50
Kew Pier £18.00 N/A £9.00 N/A £15.00 N/A £45.00 N/A
Westminster Pier £24.00 N/A £12.00 N/A £19.00 N/A £60.00 N/A

 

Departure Times

We are operating our service between Westminster & Kew regularly throughout September & October. During November & December we will be cruising between Westminster & Kew on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays (Until Saturday 23rd December 2023.

Our departure times can vary due to the tide & the weather, view our Upcoming Sailing's page for the most recent sailing information.

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Book Tickets

 

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Pier Locations

Westminster Pier Location

Address: Westminster Millennium Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JH

What Three Words Address: ///sports.nights.priced

 

Kew Pier Location

Kew Pier is situated on the South Shore of the River, East of Kew Bridge. Walk past Kew Bridge Arches towards the river & turn right. The entrance to the pier is next to our green ticket office adjacent to Kew Bridge Playground. Please check in at our ticket office at least 10 minutes prior to departure.

Kew Pier Address: Kew Pier, 1 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 3A

What Three Words Address: ///cares.bars.trip

 

Richmond Landing Stage Location

Richmond Landing Stage is situated above Richmond Bridge (adjacent to Gaucho). The landing stage is a short walk from Richmond Riverside & Richmond Station.

Richmond Landing Stage Address: Richmond Landing Stage, 7 Northumberland Place, Richmond, TW10 6TS

What Three Words Address: ///desks.violin.weds 

 

Hampton Court Landing Stage Location

Hampton Court Landing Stage is situated next to Hampton Court Palace. The landing stage is a short walk from Hampton Court Station (via Hampton Court Bridge). 

Hampton Court Landing Stage Address: Hampton Court Landing Stage, 64 Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU

What Three Words Address: ///coins.duke.placed 

Boats

Cockney Sparrow

The Cockney Sparrow was built in 1976 at Eel Pie Island. She is a two level boat with a deceptively large enclosed saloon and an open top deck. 

Connaught

M.V Connaught was built by Salter Brothers of Oxford in 1911 & has been cruising between Westminster, Kew, Richmond & Hampton Court for over 100 years. Connaught regularly operates on our services & is also available for private charters.

Princess Freda

Princess Freda was built in 1926 by T.C. Letcher on the Isle of Wight, and has been restored to a particularly high standard.