River Service/London Bridge City Pier
London River Services London Bridge City Pier on the River Thames is slightly north of the station. It is served by Thames Clipper river boat services to Canary Wharf, Greenwich and the O2 in the east, and Embankment to the west.
| Preceding station | London River Services | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankside Pier toward Embankment Pier | Commuter Service | Tower Millennium Pier toward Woolwich Arsenal Pier |
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