London cable car: an atypical means of transport

The Thames Cable, Car in Greenwich, is an innovative cable car across the Thames in London.

It was opened in 2012 and is operated by Transport for London.

Today I'm talking about everything you need to know about London's cable car.

London cable car: article summary

About the London cable car

The Thames cable car is also known as the IFS Cloud cable car or the Emirates cable car.

It has 36 cabins, of which only 34 are used at any one time. Each cabin can accommodate up to 8 passengers, but only during off-peak hours, it's easy to have a cabin all to yourself.

The cable car runs from early morning to late evening, with a typical journey time of around 10 minutes.

One of the highlights of the Thames Cable, Car is the breathtaking views it offers over the rooftops of London. This includes views of popular landmarks such as the O2 Arena and Canary Wharf.

Incredible views from London's cable car

London's cable car is 1 kilometer long. Its highest observation point is 90 meters above the Thames, offering breathtaking views of the city.

Some of the sites you can see from the cable car include:

• London City Airport
• Greenwich maritime
• Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• O2

Where does the cable car go?

The cable car runs to and from two points:

• Emirates Royal Dock on the north side of the river.
• Greenwich Emirates Peninsula on the south bank of the river

Should I book the London cable car?

Reservations for the cable car are not required. You can just turn up and use your Oyster card or your bank card on the reader, just as you would in the car. bus or the metro.

There's no difference in price whether you book or pay on the day.

How much does it cost to cross the Thames by cable car?

On arrival, you can either use your bank card or Oyster card at the gate, or buy your tickets at the ticket office. Ticket prices are :

• 6 £ for a one-way ticket, 12 £ for one round trip per adult
• Children under 5 pay 3 £ for a one-way ticket and 6 £ with the return.

How long does the trip last?

A one-way trip takes about 10 minutes, and a round trip 20 minutes. Cable cars arrive every 30 seconds, so you don't usually have to wait long. not have to wait long for a cab to arrive.

How many people can enter the cabins?

You can accommodate between 6 and 8 persons in each cabin. They are therefore spacious enough for a small group of friends or a family.

How do I get there?

The Thames is easily accessible by public transport. If you're heading for Greenwichto the North Greenwich subway station on the Jubilee line.

Alternatively, if you're boarding from the north bank of the river, the nearest station is Royal Victoria on the Docklands Light Railway.

What are the opening hours?

Please note that opening times are affected by weather conditions such as strong winds and lightning. If the weather is fine, you can still visit us:

• Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Sundays and public holidays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The cable car is a very unusual way to travel around London. However, it presents the city from a whole new angle and allows you to quickly join two districts separated by the river.

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