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Where is the cable car across the Thames?

Where is the cable car across the Thames?

The London Cable Car, officially known as ‘The Emirates Air Line’, is a cable-car which crosses the River Thames in East London, between The Royal Docks near Canning Town and the Greenwich Peninsula.

How long does the cable car take?

The Cable Car is a funicular railway rising 120 metres over a length of 612 metres with the ride taking only five minutes.

Is the o2 cable car open?

Emirates Air Line runs between the Greenwich Peninsula (by the O2) and the Royal Docks….Summer hours (1 April to 30 September)

Day Time
Monday to Thursday 07:00-22:30
Friday 07:00-23:00
Saturday and bank holidays 08:00-23:00
Sunday 09:00-22:00

Do you need to pre book Emirates cable car?

You don’t not need to book tickets for the Cable cart. Here is some info, if this helps: Anyone holding a valid paper Travelcard, Oyster Travelcard, a London Boroughs Freedom Pass, or using Oyster Pay-as-you-go, gets a discount of 25% off the fares below.

Is there a cable car over the Thames?

The Emirates Air Line: Take a flight over London on the Thames Cable Car The Emirates Air Line is a cable car crossing the River Thames in Greenwich, and the 1km journey gives passengers spectacular views of London from a height of up to 90m (295ft).

Where are the Emirates cable cars in London?

The London cable cars are officially known as ‘The Emirates Air Line’. They cross a 1km distance over the River Thames in East London, between The Royal Docks near Canning Town and the Greenwich Peninsula, North Greenwich. It is sponsored by Emirates Airline, hence its title.

Where does the cable car touch down in London?

As well as the incredible views of the Thames Barrier, the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf and the impressive Olympic Park, the cable car touches down south of the River Thames in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

How tall is the cable car from Greenwich to London?

The Emirates Air Line: Take a flight over London on the Thames Cable Car. The Emirates Air Line is a cable car crossing the River Thames in Greenwich, and the 1km journey gives passengers spectacular views of London from a height of up to 90m (295ft).