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, The Ivy Richmond Brasserie (9-11 Hill St) and Scott's Richmond (Whittaker Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Richmond

Richmond in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richmond in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 138
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 16h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 58 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 241 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 16h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 58 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Richmond using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Richmond takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Richmond

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Richmond

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,594 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in Richmond

Average rates range from around S$ 197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 109 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$ 92+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 283+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 69+
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ibis London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 94+
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Hiring a car in Richmond

Expect to pay S$ 2.52 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$ 30.22 and S$ 40.29. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.52 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$ 30.22 and S$ 40.29. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Richmond, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.