- Must visit
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.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
18 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
20 m
Trains on 18 Sept
11
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Richmond is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Richmond will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 11 trains from London to Richmond, including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 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.
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L84077Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Richmond among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 13 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Richmond:
A train is 0 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Richmond costing on average £8.
Other travel options to Richmond take longer:
Coach takes on average 44m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Richmond trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L85008+ G27018 | Delayed 4:06 4:35London Victoria (VIC) | 0h46 | 5:21 Richmond station (RMD) | 1 change | |
L80567 | On time 5:26 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 5:44 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83639 | On time 5:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 5:58 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80572 | 5:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 6:06 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83643 | 6:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 6:28 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82279 | 6:15 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 6:41 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80577 | 6:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 6:36 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82870 | 6:27 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h53 | 7:20 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83649 | On time 6:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 6:58 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84499 | 6:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 6:52 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82281 | 6:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 7:11 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80583 | 6:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 7:06 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82874 | 6:57 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 7:48 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83653 | 7:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 7:28 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84507 | 7:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 7:22 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84073 | On time 7:15 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 7:41 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80591 | On time 7:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 7:36 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82877 | 7:27 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 8:18 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83659 | 7:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 7:58 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84517 | On time 7:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 7:52 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84867 | 7:37 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 8:33 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84075 | On time 7:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 8:11 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80600 | On time 7:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 8:06 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82881 | 7:57 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 8:48 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83663 | On time 8:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 8:28 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84527 | On time 8:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 8:22 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84869 | 8:07 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 9:03 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82286 | 8:13 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 8:32 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84077 | On time 8:15 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 8:41 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80609 | On time 8:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 8:36 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82883 | 8:27 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 9:18 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83669 | On time 8:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 8:58 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84537 | 8:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 8:52 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84871 | On time 8:37 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 9:33 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84079 | On time 8:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 9:11 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80618 | On time 8:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 9:06 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82887 | 8:57 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 9:48 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83673 | On time 9:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 9:28 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84547 | 9:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 9:22 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84873 | On time 9:07 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 10:03 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84081 | On time 9:15 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h26 | 9:41 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80627 | 9:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 9:36 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82889 | 9:27 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 10:18 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83679 | On time 9:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 9:58 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84557 | On time 9:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 9:52 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80636 | On time 9:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 10:06 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82893 | On time 9:57 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 10:48 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83683 | 10:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 10:28 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84567 | On time 10:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 10:22 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80646 | On time 10:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 10:36 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82895 | On time 10:27 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 11:18 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83689 | 10:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 10:58 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84577 | 10:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 10:52 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80655 | 10:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 11:06 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82899 | On time 10:57 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 11:48 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83693 | 11:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 11:28 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84587 | 11:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 11:22 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80664 | 11:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 11:36 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82901 | On time 11:27 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 12:18 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83699 | 11:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 11:58 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84597 | On time 11:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 11:52 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80673 | On time 11:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 12:06 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82905 | On time 11:57 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 12:48 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83703 | On time 12:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 12:28 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84607 | On time 12:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 12:22 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80682 | On time 12:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 12:36 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82907 | On time 12:27 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 13:18 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83709 | On time 12:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 12:58 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84617 | 12:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 12:52 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80691 | 12:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 13:06 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82911 | 12:57 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 13:48 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83713 | On time 13:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 13:28 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84627 | 13:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 13:22 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80700 | 13:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 13:36 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82913 | On time 13:27 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 14:18 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83719 | On time 13:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 13:58 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84637 | On time 13:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 13:52 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80709 | 13:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 14:06 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82917 | On time 13:57 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 14:48 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83723 | 14:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h30 | 14:30 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84647 | On time 14:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 14:22 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80718 | On time 14:18 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 14:36 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82919 | On time 14:27 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 15:18 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83729 | 14:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 14:58 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84657 | 14:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 14:52 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80727 | On time 14:48 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h18 | 15:06 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L82923 | 14:57 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h51 | 15:48 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83733 | 15:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h28 | 15:28 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84667 | 15:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h19 | 15:22 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84881 | On time 15:07 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h56 | 16:03 Richmond station (RMD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from London to Richmond run on average 9 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 18m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
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 London 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 London to Richmond trains use the London Waterloo to Richmond station pair, with some services arriving at North Sheen. Use this guide to compare London and Richmond train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Clapham Junction is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Clapham Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Clapham Junction.
ATMs are available at Clapham Junction.
Ticket office support is available at Clapham Junction.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Clapham Junction: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Clapham Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clapham Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts, 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: Yes.
Vauxhall is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Vauxhall has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Vauxhall.
Wi-Fi is available at Vauxhall. ATMs are available at Vauxhall.
Ticket office support is available at Vauxhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vauxhall: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Vauxhall: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vauxhall: 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
North Sheen is 1 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
North Sheen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at North Sheen.
Wi-Fi is available at North Sheen.
Ticket office support is available at North Sheen.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at North Sheen: Parking.
Available at North Sheen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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