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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 coach as it is the most popular option from Bath to Richmond among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 143 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£63 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Richmond:
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Richmond costing on average £63.
Other travel options to Richmond take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 59m.
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Richmond trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34514+ L80815 | 17:13 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h32 | 19:45 Richmond station (RMD) | 1 change | |
L80825+ W34516 | 17:43 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h32 | 20:15 Richmond station (RMD) | 1 change | |
W34516+ G58776 · C34113+ Tube from London Paddington to Queens Park (London) | 17:43 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h48 | 20:31 Richmond station (RMD) | 3 changes | |
L80834+ W34518 | 18:13 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h32 | 20:45 Richmond station (RMD) | 1 change | |
L80844+ W34520 | On time 18:43 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h32 | 21:15 Richmond station (RMD) | 1 change | |
L80853+ W34522 | 19:13 Bath Spa (BTH) | 2h32 | 21:45 Richmond station (RMD) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Bath to Richmond run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 22:59. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 22:59 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
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 Bath to Richmond by train. 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 train, 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 trains use the Bath Spa to Richmond station pair. Use this guide to compare Bath and Richmond train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bath Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
Richmond has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Richmond.
Wi-Fi is available at Richmond. ATMs are available at Richmond.
Ticket office support is available at Richmond.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Richmond: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Richmond: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Richmond: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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