Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richmond has to offer.

Where to Eat in Richmond

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Richmond Brasserie (9-11 Hill St) and Scott's Richmond (Whittaker Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 115
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Richmond to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about S$ 29 for a 1h 28m 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 Sixt and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 11 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Richmond to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about S$ 29 for a 1h 28m 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 Sixt and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 11 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Richmond

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,702 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,119 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,205 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,526 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,669 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,377 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around S$ 146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 113 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond

Most booked hotels in Richmond

Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 226+
Moxy London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 95+
ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 67+
ibis London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 72+

Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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 S$ 27.12 and S$ 36.15. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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 S$ 27.12 and S$ 36.15. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.