London Eye
LondonHow to Skip the Line at the London Eye in 2026
The London Eye is one of the UK’s most visited attractions, drawing over 3.5 million visitors annually. On busy summer afternoons and weekends, queues for standard tickets can stretch to 45-90 minutes, and during school holidays or bank holidays even longer.
With skip-the-line (Fast Track) tickets, you avoid these long waits and head straight to a dedicated priority lane. Average waiting time drops to just 10-15 minutes, even at peak hours. This not only saves you time but also ensures a smoother, stress-free experience from start to finish.
Booking Fast Track access online lets you:
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Choose your time slot in advance, avoiding uncertainty.
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Bypass peak-hour congestion (12:00 – 4:00 p.m. is the busiest window).
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Maximize your London visit by freeing up time for other top attractions nearby, such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, or the Southbank.
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Enjoy VIP treatment, with priority boarding that feels like a special upgrade compared to the regular line.
For travelers on a tight schedule, families with kids, or anyone visiting during peak tourist seasons, skip-the-line tickets for the London Eye are the best way to make the most of your day in London—no standing in endless queues, just pure panoramic views of the city.
London Eye Ticket Options (2026)
Standard On-Site Ticket
Price: from £32
Wait time at peak: 45–90 minutes
Downsides: No guaranteed time slot; queues can be long on weekends, bank holidays, and summer afternoons.
Skip-the-Line / Fast Track Admission
Price: from £48
Wait time: typically 10–15 minutes
Includes: Priority lane and quicker boarding for the same 30-minute rotation.
Best for: Families, couples, tight schedules.
Combo Tickets (Save Time & Money)
Price: from £60+
Includes: London Eye (Fast Track or standard, depending on option) + top attractions such as Madame Tussauds or SEA LIFE London.
Advantage: One purchase, coordinated times, less queueing overall.
Private Capsule Experience
Price: from £550+ per capsule (up to ~25 guests)
Includes: Priority access, private capsule; optional champagne or hosted experiences.
Ideal for: Special occasions and groups wanting zero wait.
Opening Hours & Best Time to visit London Eye
Earliest slots (from opening, typically 10:00 a.m.) quietest on weekdays.
- Evenings (after ~7:00 p.m.) shorter waits plus sunset/night skyline views.
- Avoid 12:00–4:00 p.m. peak queue window in summer and on school holidays.
- Book timed entry online guarantees a slot and reduces uncertainty.
- Fast Track pays off expect around 10–15 minutes to board even on busy days.
How To get to London Eye
Metro
The London Eye is just a short 10-minute walk from the Waterloo tube station.
Bus
Nearest station: County Hall
The London Eye is served by several bus routes, including bus routes 211, 77, and 381.
