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Ham House and Garden
Historic house museum with period rooms, gardens and decorative arts. It gives a vivid sense of upper-class life beside Richmond Park.
Buses from Bath to Richmond run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:55, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 143 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 143 km |
Average bus duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 2:55 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Historic house museum with period rooms, gardens and decorative arts. It gives a vivid sense of upper-class life beside Richmond Park.
Museum on Richmond’s local history, art and heritage, with displays on the town, the Thames and notable residents. Compact, informative and central.
Small gallery and museum dedicated to J. M. W. Turner in the house he designed. It offers an intimate view of the artist’s life and work.
Large historic green framed by Georgian and Victorian buildings. It is ideal for a relaxed stroll and sits close to shops, theatres and riverside paths.
Vast parkland of deer, woods and open grassland with excellent walking and cycling. It is one of Richmond’s classic outdoor attractions.
Famous terrace and viewpoint above the Thames with broad river views, gardens and woodland walks. A classic place for scenery and photographs.
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding from the county, traditionally served with roast beef and gravy in Sunday lunches across Richmondshire.
Wensleydale cheese, made in nearby Wensleydale, is a crumbly cow’s milk cheese long associated with the Yorkshire Dales and often eaten with fruit cake.
Yorkshire curd tart is a traditional regional sweet tart made with curd cheese, eggs, butter and dried fruit, linked to old farmhouse baking.
Smart hotel restaurant in a Georgian country house, serving refined British dishes with local ingredients in elegant surroundings.
Well-known café and bakery by the market, good for Yorkshire cakes, pastries, light lunches and tea in a casual local atmosphere.
Popular riverside inn with modern British cooking, local produce and a relaxed dining room overlooking the River Swale.
Richmond is pricier than many UK towns, with higher hotel and dining costs due to its London location, though public transport and casual eating remain manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, though small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Richmond by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Richmond, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bath to Richmond buses use the Bath, Bus Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare Bath and Richmond bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bath, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café and fast food options (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bath, Bus Station.
Available at Bath, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath, Bus Station: Ramps, assistance.
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