The London Eye Fast Track
At 135 metres, The Merlin Entertainments London Eye is the world?s tallest cantilevered wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual flight in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes. Night or day, The London Eye offers spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul?s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square.
Since 2000, it has attracted over 34 million visitors and now boasts the first live action, spectacular 4D pre-flight show which offers an exclusive multi-sensory experience.
The London Eye 4D is a groundbreaking 3D film with in theatre effects, such as wind, bubbles and mist, to make the 4D. The film itself is a touching story of a little girl in London with her father. Her view of famous London landmarks is obscured by people and traffic, but a seagull draws her attention to The Eye and her father takes her for a flight; finally she has an amazing view of the city. Colourful parties inside the capsule, time lapse of The Eye day and night and a spectacular firework display all add up to an emotional and entertaining experience; the perfect prelude to a flight on The Eye itself.
Fast Track
Pay a little more and you could save a lot of time! At weekends, during Bank Holidays and during school holidays the London Eye is at its most popular.
Fast Track tickets for the London Eye allow you to skip the queue, and check in just 15 minutes before your flight. The price includes a complimentary mini-guide and children receive an in-flight kids? pack.
Fast Track tickets are ideal for individuals, couples and groups who want to make the most of their day.
If you wish to see the new 4D Experience before your flight, we recommend you check-in 45 minutes before your flight time.
Alternately visit at your leisure after your flight.
Please come to the Priority Check-in Desk 15 minutes before your scheduled flight time.
Your tickets will be issued along with your guidebooks and you will be directed to the Fast Track entrance to The London Eye.
Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or over.
Please note that the busiest period at the London Eye is between 12 noon and 3pm, so it is advisable to visit at a different time.
Directions to the Merlin Entertainments London Eye
The Merlin Entertainments London Eye is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, opposite Big Ben. Our ticket office is located inside County Hall, which is the building directly next to the London Eye.
By Tube
The Merlin Entertainments London Eye is approximately five minutes walking distance from Waterloo tube (follow signs for the South Bank) and Westminster tube station (exit one, follow signs for Westminster pier).
By Rail
The Merlin Entertainments London Eye is five minutes from Waterloo station. Take exit six for the South Bank and follow the signs.
The Merlin Entertainments London Eye is 15 minutes from Charing Cross station, which is accessed via Hungerford pedestrian bridge.
By Bus
Buses to the Merlin Entertainments London Eye include the 211, 24 and 11.
We are on Golden Tours sightseeing bus tours and on the new RV1 route that connects the Merlin Entertainments London Eye to the Tate Modern and Covent Garden.
By Coach
If you are bringing a group by coach or by disabled minibus and need to drop off and pick up your group at the Merlin Entertainments London Eye, you are required to book a coach parking bay. This service is complimentary, but groups must be booked in advance. Please note that since space is extremely limited, you are only permitted to use a parking bay for 20 minutes whilst you drop off and then pick up your group. You are not permitted to stay whilst the group visits the Eye. To book a coach parking drop off and pick up time, please call Group Sales on +44 (0)870 990 8886.
By Car
We advise against driving to the Merlin Entertainments London Eye. However if you do drive, there are three car parks within walking distance located around the South Bank area.
Tour Duration:
Jan - Mar: 10.00am-8.00pm April: 10.00am-9.00pm May/June: 10.00am-9.00pm (Sun-Thurs) 10.00am-9.30pm (Fri & Sat) July/Aug: 10.00am-9.30pm Sept: 10.00am-9.00pm Oct - Dec: 10.00am-8.00pm
Exceptions to the opening hours:
Christmas Eve: 10.00am-5.30pm
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: 10.00am-3.00pm
Tour runs on Sunday,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday