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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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Richmond among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 143 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Buses from Leicester to Richmond run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 34 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 143 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 143 km |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Discover the best of Richmond — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Richmond trip today.
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 Leicester 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 Leicester to Richmond buses use the Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Richmond bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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