Richmond travel guide

Richmond Tourism | Richmond Guide

You're Going to Love Richmond

With a population of 8,360, Richmond is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richmond has to offer.

Where to Eat in Richmond

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rock and Rose Restaurant (106 Kew Road) and The Ivy Richmond Brasserie (9-11 Hill St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Fat Badger - Richmond (15-17 Hill Rise) and Chatora (100 Kew Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in November
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in November
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Richmond

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Richmond from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $73 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Richmond is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Kew Gardens, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 15 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Richmond from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $73 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Richmond is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Kew Gardens, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 15 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Richmond

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (4,686 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,647 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (987 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,103 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,414 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,027 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (841 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around $237 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $287 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$136+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$301+
ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$113+
Ibis Budget London Hounslow
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$114+

Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Richmond (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.56 and $48.75.

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Richmond (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.56 and $48.75.