Putney Pier
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Putney Pier is located on Putney
Embankment just to the West of Putney Bridge
on the River Thames
in London
, United Kingdom
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The pier is owned and operated by Livett's Launches
and it is right at the start of the famous Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race.
There is a commuter service operated from the pier by Thames Executive Charters
. Passengers who have a Transport for London Travelcard or Oystercard are offered a discount on ticket prices.
Putney
Putney is a district in south-west London, England, located in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is situated south-west of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London....
Embankment just to the West of Putney Bridge
Putney Bridge
Putney Bridge is a bridge crossing of the River Thames in west London, linking Putney on the south side with Fulham to the north. Putney Bridge tube station is located near the north side of the bridge.-History:...
on the River Thames
River Thames
The River Thames flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. While it is best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows alongside several other towns and cities, including Oxford,...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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The pier is owned and operated by Livett's Launches
Livett's Launches
Livett's Launches is a river boat company which provides cruises on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. The company specialises in private charters with on-board catering and live music entertainment...
and it is right at the start of the famous Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race.
There is a commuter service operated from the pier by Thames Executive Charters
Thames Executive Charters
Thames Executive Charters is a river boat company which provides river bus services and cruises on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. The company also provides private charters with on-board catering and entertainment...
. Passengers who have a Transport for London Travelcard or Oystercard are offered a discount on ticket prices.
Other public transport nearby
- Putney railway stationPutney railway stationPutney railway station is in Putney in the London Borough of Wandsworth, in south London, and is on the boundary of Travelcard Zone 2 and Zone 3. The station and all trains serving it are operated by South West Trains...
(SW Trains) - East Putney tube stationEast Putney tube stationEast Putney is a London Underground station on the branch of the District line. It is between to the north, and to the south. The station is on Upper Richmond Road...
(District Line) - Putney Bridge tube stationPutney Bridge tube stationPutney Bridge is a London Underground station on the branch of the District Line. It is between and stations and is in Zone 2. The station is located in the south of Fulham, adjacent to Fulham High Street and New Kings Road and is a short distance from the north end of Putney Bridge from which...
(District Line)