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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 Oxford to Richmond among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 74 km
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£28 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Richmond trains for today, Saturday 8 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:32 Oxford | 2h15 | 10:47 Richmond | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Oxford to Richmond run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:02 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 49 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 Oxford 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 Oxford to Richmond trains use the Oxford to Richmond station pair, with some services arriving at North Sheen. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Richmond train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: 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 via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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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