London Cable Cars FAQs
No. Adult tickets are £5 for one way and £10 for a return (slightly more if bought at the desk). You can get tickets at the Emirate Air Line counter or use your contactless/Oyster cards at the gates.
How much does it cost to go on the London cable car?
Choose from one of several ways to pay for your journey on London’s cable car.
Prices for online and pay as you go.
| Rate |
One way |
Round trip |
| Adult |
£5 |
£10 |
| Child (aged 5-15) |
£2.50 |
£5 |
| Child under 5 (with fare paying adult) |
Free |
Free |
Do you need a ticket for Emirates cable car?
You don’t need to. Just go to North Greenwich Station and go to cable cars, it’s just next to it. You can buy entrance ticket in the shop inside.
Can you just turn up to Emirates cable car?
You can get on and off the Emirates cable car in the same way you do any other public transport in London – just tap your bank card or Oyster card. You can also just turn up and buy tickets at the terminals via the ticket office if you don’t have a suitable card to tap in and out.
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Where does the Emirates cable car start and finish?
Emirates Air Line runs between the Greenwich Peninsula (by the O2) and the Royal Docks.
How long is the Emirates cable car journey?
The cable car is a must do leisure attraction for Londoners and visitors and is one of the capital’s most popular observation attractions. Cabins arrive every 30 seconds and a single crossing usually takes ten minutes.
What time is Emirates Cable Car open?
Contact us. We’re open Monday to Friday: 08:00-20:00.
Can you drink on Emirates cable car?
on the Emirates Air Line and in our terminals, you must not consume alcohol or be in possession of an open container of alcohol. You may be prosecuted under our Byelaws for disobeying these requirements.
What time does cable carts close?
Opening Times
| Season 1 Jan 2022 – 31 Dec 2022 |
| Day |
Times |
| Saturday |
08:00 |
– 23:00
|
| Sunday |
09:00 |
– 22:00 |
| Bank Holiday |
08:00 |
– 23:00 |
Do Emirates Cable cars have cameras?
The TV White Spaces network provides a moderate bandwidth, Internet-connected Wi-Fi service to which Smart CCTV (closed-circuit television) cameras can be directly connected to count pedestrians passing through the stations.
Where does the London cable car take you to?
Glide above the Thames in the IFS Cloud Cable Car (formerly Emirates Air Line Cable Car) and take in aerial views of London’s skyline, as you travel from the Greenwich Peninsula to the Royal Docks.
How does Emirates cable car work?
Each cabin has the capability of carrying up to 10 persons. The cable spans a total of 1,100 metres, supported by two 90 metre, 570 tonnes towers. The system can operate at speeds of up to 6 metres per second and at that speed takes 4 minutes and 14 seconds to complete a one-way crossing.
Are cable cars safe?
Cable cars are one of the safest modes of transport in existence. According to a survey, there are 0.35 incidents per billion kilometres. In itself, this figure is already not high, but if you consider only gondola railways used exclusively in cities, then the figure is significantly lower.
Where do you park for Emirates cable car?
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx). The name of the car park is Royal Victoria Car Park. The car park is located off Western Gateway, after the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
How many people can go in Emirates cable car?
With a capacity of 2,500 passengers an hour, the cable cars can carry up to 260,000 people a week in summer.
Are there toilets at the Emirates cable car?
This place also has toilets for those who use the cafe.
How much is Royal Victoria car park?
Short stay (levels 1 to 8)
| Tariff |
Pay Point / RingGo |
| 1 hour |
£1.60 |
| 2 hours |
£2.80 |
| 3 hours |
£3.80 |
| 4 hours |
£4.80 |
Is it easy to park at London ExCeL?
On-street parking
Parking on-street nearby is difficult due to the location of the centre on the London Docklands with a general lack of roads and spaces. On-street parking around ExCeL London is limited to either pay-and-display or for resident permit holders only, with the majority the latter.
How much is it to park at the RVI?
Park and Ride
Regent Centre, Gosforth: parking is £1 per day.
What time does Royal Victoria car park shut?
The Royal Victoria Place car park (between Fenwick and WHSmith) and Meadow Road car park are are open 7am – 11pm daily. For more information and parking fees visit the council website.