With a population of 8,360, Richmond is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Richmond to see all of its attractions.
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 flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m 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.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Richmond takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.
Average rates range from around £121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £121 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Richmond costs £36 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.