Blackfriars Pier is a

pier A pier is a raised structure that rises above a body of water and usually juts out from its shore, typically supported by piling, piles or column, pillars, and provides above-water access to offshore areas. Frequent pier uses include fishing, b ...

on the

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, in the Blackfriars area of the

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. It is served by boats operated by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers under licence from

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and is situated on the north bank of the Thames, adjacent to Blackfriars Bridge. Blackfriars Millennium Pier is a major transport interchange being close to Blackfriars rail and tube station, providing direct interchange with

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and Southeastern rail services, and with the

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and

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s. The Pier is seen predominantly as a commuter pier and thus is not typically served by River Bus services during weekend and bank holiday periods.

History

The original Blackfriars Millennium Pier was made in 2000. It was funded by the

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and London Transport. In order to allow for works on the Thames Tideway Tunnel, the pier was moved to a new location downstream and opened in October 2016.

Services

The pier is served by river bus service route RB6 between

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and

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(extends to Royal Wharf during off peak times) and route RB1 between Battersea Power Station and Barking Riverside during peak hours only operated by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. Thames Tigers operate daily scheduled services and private charter trips from the pier.

Connections

Blackfriars station Blackfriars (), also known as London Blackfriars, is a central London railway station and connected London Underground station in the City of London. It provides Thameslink services: local (from North to South London), and regional (Bedford ...

Gallery

File:Blackfriars Pier 2.jpg, Entrance to the old (demolished) pier File:Blackfriars Pier 3.jpg, View from Blackfriars Bridge of the old pier File:Blackfriars Pier 4.jpg, The old (demolished) pier with Unilever House in the background

Lines

External links

Thames ClippersLondon River Services
London River Services Piers in London Buildings and structures celebrating the third millennium Transport in the City of London {{London-struct-stub