The cheapest and fastest trains from Esher to Richmond
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Esher to Richmond is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Esher to Richmond will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Esher for Richmond every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Esher to Richmond train times
The table below shows live departures for Esher to Richmond trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:25 Esher | 0h45 | 08:10 Richmond | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Esher to Richmond
Trains from Esher to Richmond run on average 3 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 45m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 22:58 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Esher to Richmond trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Esher and Richmond from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Esher to Richmond train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Esher 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Esher and Richmond
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access to both platforms via the Racecourse entrance only. There is a long and steep ramp of up to 1:7 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo). There is a long and steep ramp of up to 1:4 gradient to Platform 4 (for trains towards Woking). There is no step-free access via the main entrance. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The unisex toilets are located on platform 4, outside the ticket office.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Road (B3379) by Station Entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:45 Saturday 06:15 - 21:45 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the platform level Concourse area. The National key toilets are located at the platform level Concourse area; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle stands located in car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Opposite station on Kew Road (A307) bus stop Z
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 10:30 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Waiting rooms location: No waiting room but seating is available.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Richmond: Lower Mortlake Road (A316) Bus Stop SM To Barnes: Manor Road (B353) Bus Stop SC
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