London Cable Car
A cross-Thames cable car linking Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks, run by TfL and usable as either a quick crossing or a proper sightseeing trip.
- Adventure
- Price: £ · Budget
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Did you know
It dropped its corporate sponsor name in March 2026, more than a decade after opening as the Emirates Air Line in 2012, and TfL is now running it simply as the London Cable Car while it looks at short-term partnerships instead of a long-term sponsor.
Local tip
Go near sunset for the best light on the skyline. A round trip gives you time to actually take in the view, a one-way trip only makes sense if you're using it to cross the river rather than sightsee.
Finding it
- Address
- North Woolwich Road, Custom House, Canning Town, London Borough of Newham, Greater London, England, E16 2AA
- Nearest station
- West Silvertown DLR Station, 656 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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