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. 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, Afternoon Tea at Petersham Nurseries Richmond (Off Petersham Rd) and The Britannia Richmond (5 Brewers Ln) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bone Daddies Richmond (26 Hill St) and Madhu's Brasserie Richmond (106 Sheen Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 133
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 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around S$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about S$ 76 for a 1h 53m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Richmond takes 153 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 8 for a journey of 209 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 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around S$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about S$ 76 for a 1h 53m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Richmond takes 153 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 8 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around S$ 202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 171 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 103+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 275+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 94+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 80+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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$ 27.32 and S$ 36.43. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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$ 27.32 and S$ 36.43. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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