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Battersea Power Station Pier

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Battersea Power Station Pier is a Thames Clippers commuter service pier located on the River Thames at Battersea Power Station. The pier provides interchange with Battersea Power Station tube station.

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Battersea Power Station Pier
Circus Road West, London

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Circus Road West
SW11 8EY London (London Borough of Wandsworth)
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