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Woolwich Ferry

71 Reviews

#461 of 2,009 things to do in London

Transportation, Mass Transportation Systems, Ferries

Closed Now: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

New Ferry Approach | Woolwich, London SE18 6DX, England

Open today: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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“Wonderful”

It's free and quick and there's two new boats now (although they are only running a limited service... read more

Reviewed March 14, 2019

sabatinitennis

London, United Kingdom

via mobile

“Fantastic experience - and it is free!”

I have used The Woolwich Ferry many times and it is an excellent way to cross the river, providing... read more

Reviewed March 3, 2019

Bigaitch27

Rayleigh, United Kingdom

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4.0 71 reviews

Excellent43%
Very good39%
Average15%
Poor2%
Terrible1%

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Hours Today: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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What travelers are saying

Just a bit to tall in the truck this morning for the Blackwall Tunnel, so at 15''10' the ferry makes a great alternative.

We used it as foot passengers after as part of a 30 mile bike ride and it was great and gave us 5 mins well needed rest.

A great treat for "the tourists" and a great way to start out trip to greenwich we avoided rush hour on a friday and got on first go.

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New Ferry Approach | Woolwich, London SE18 6DX, England

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sabatinitennis

London, United Kingdom

1045418

Reviewed March 14, 2019 via mobile

Wonderful

It's free and quick and there's two new boats now (although they are only running a limited service at the moment) and it saves going under the blackwall tunnel. Getting into the boat is easy and there's staff on hand to guide you and your...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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Bigaitch27

Rayleigh, United Kingdom

6928

Reviewed March 3, 2019

Fantastic experience - and it is free!

I have used The Woolwich Ferry many times and it is an excellent way to cross the river, providing breathtaking views. The staff are all very friendly and I can not recommend this enough. The old vessels, that saw service from 1963 have been retired...More

Date of experience: August 2018

1 Thank Bigaitch27

Griff1893

London, United Kingdom

228169

Reviewed October 14, 2018 via mobile

Last bastion of the Thames Ferry Crossings

How long the Woolwich Free Ferry will continue is anyone’s guess what with a new East River Crossing on the drawing board once again so make the most of this archaic cable drawn ferry while you can. Facilities are basic and the duty free was...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Bomchickawaawaa

London, United Kingdom

283117

Reviewed October 4, 2018 via mobile

End of an era

Visited the ferry today (4/10/2018) Tomorrow is the last day for these beautiful old girls. I'm sure the new ferries will be better but I'll miss these so I wanted to wish them good bye. One last ride on the old Woolwich ferry. She's puffing...More

Date of experience: October 2018

1 Thank Bomchickawaawaa

IanPomfret

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Reviewed September 29, 2018

Way better than the tunnel

A 5 min wait for the ferry was a lot nicer than being stuck in traffic at the Blackwall tunnel. Will definitely be trying out the new boats next year

Date of experience: September 2018

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barnes882018

London, United Kingdom

Reviewed September 18, 2018 via mobile

Great

I use the Ferry for work, it’s an excellent service. The staff that direct vehicles on and off and keep everything in order are a credit to London. The only thing is when there is a reduction to a one Ferry Service it’s mayhem long...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Swedishtomcat

Diss, United Kingdom

1375492

Reviewed September 10, 2018

Watery section whilst driving between the North & South Circulars

There has been a ferry service here for nearly 130 years and it currently serves around 7000 customers daily. It is a unique way to cross the Thames with your vehicle and it is free (pedestrians and cyclists welcome too). Although the crossing only takes...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Rosie F

Reviewed September 5, 2018 via mobile

Visit across the river

Got on the ferry with my two boys to visit Victoria gardens, the ferry was a 5 min wait, really quick jorney, staff were so friendly and attentive to the boys! Highly recommend to not take cars if can be helped the queue was one...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Colfi_1

Hobart, Australia

113

Reviewed August 27, 2018

Ultra quick service, very little wait time, even at rush hour period

Ferry staff went out of their way to be helpful, the short trip across the Thames gives visitors a grand view of the River, easy to get to the ferry, well sign-posted from the air-port and easy access roads when leaving the Ferry

Date of experience: June 2018

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kim7852016

London, United Kingdom

Reviewed August 8, 2018 via mobile

Victoria Park

went on ferry to take grandson to park on other side. Bought back childhood memories of the ferry. Very clean and free

Date of experience: August 2018

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