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All the major airports located in London are a very short distance to Richmond upon Thames. Thanks to the robust railway system in London, getting to our borough is simple with wide-range of transport choices. Below we have outlined the fastest ways to get here. Please be aware the times may vary, depending on each individual’s desired destination within the borough. Please visit our VisitRichmond Information Kiosk located at Richmond Station for further information.
For more information, please visit the Transport of London (TfL) website by clicking here.
» If you choose to travel with the underground to Richmond upon Thames, take the Piccadilly line (Blue) from Heathrow (Terminal 2,3,4,5) to Hammersmith, then change onto the District Line (Green) heading directly towards Kew Gardens and Richmond Station.
» Journey time: 50-60 minutes (depending on peak and off-peak times)
» If you decide to travel with public transport, buses run from all terminals at Heathrow Airport. If you are at Terminal 1,2,3, take bus SL7 from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Hatton Cross Station – Stop C and take bus 490, which will take you directly to Richmond Station. At Terminal 4,5, take bus 490, which takes you directly to Richmond Station. There is also a free bus, H30, running from Hatton Cross to Terminals 2/3.
» Journey time: 50-60 minutes (depending on peak and off-peak times)
» The journey from London Heathrow Airport to Richmond upon Thames is very easy to navigate. There are a couple of ways, through the A312 and Chertsey Road/A316, through Great West Rd/A4 and M4.
» Journey time: A312 and Chertsey Road/A316 – 30 minutes; Great-West Rd/A4 – 35 minutes; M4 - 45 minutes (all the routes depend on traffic congestions)
We suggest you travel by: ⇒ Bus
» For trains from London Gatwick Airport to Richmond upon Thames, walk to Gatwick Airport Rail Station and take the Southern Rail to Clapham Junction, then change to the South Western Railway to Richmond upon Thames (Platform 5-6).
» Journey time: 50-60 minutes
» If you decide to travel by bus to our borough, walk to Gatwick Airport, A23 South Terminal, to take bus 420 to Sutton Head Post Office, which will take you directly to Richmond upon Thames.
» If you decide to travel by car to Richmond upon Thames, a couple of options are available. Through M25, M23/M25 and M25.
» Journey time: 50-60 minutes (all the routes depend on traffic congestions)
We suggest you travel by: ⇒ Bus
» If you choose to take a train to Richmond upon Thames, walk to Stansted Rail Station and take the Greater Anglia train to Tottenham Hale. Make a change on the underground to take the Victoria line (Blue) to Vauxhall. When you reach Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall Rail Station and catch the South Western Railway to Richmond.
» Journey time: 90 minutes (depending on peak and off-peak times)
» If you have a vehicle, there are a couple of options available for you to reach our borough. Through the M11, M11/M25 and through M25 only.
» Journey time: M11 - 60 minutes; M11/M25 – 70 minutes; M25 – 75 minutes (all the routes depend on traffic congestions).
We suggest you travel with: ⇒ Train & Underground
» To get to Richmond upon Thames from Luton Airport, catch the Shuttle Bus from Luton Airport Parkway to the Railway Station, then grab the East Midlands Railway to London St Pancras International. From there, change on the underground to take the Victoria line (Blue) to Vauxhall; when you reach Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall Rail Station and catch the South Western Railway to Richmond.
» Journey time: 90 minutes
» If you decide to travel by car to Richmond upon Thames, a couple of options are available. Through M1, M25 and M1/M25.
» Journey time: M1 – 50 minutes; M25 – 55 minutes; M1/M25 – 60 minutes (all the routes depend on traffic congestions).
We suggest you travel with: ⇒ Train & Underground & Bus
» Travel to Richmond upon Thames via the underground. Firstly, take the shuttle bus from DLR (Docklands Light Railway) Station – Boarding at Stop J, then take the Jubilee line (Grey) from Canning Town to London Waterloo. From London, Waterloo take the South Western Railway to Richmond.
» Journey time: 60 minutes
» There are a couple of options when it comes to travelling by car. The A4, the N Circular Road/A406 and A406, and A40.
» Journey time: 60-70 minutes (all the routes depend on traffic congestions).
We suggest you travel with: ⇒ Train & Underground & Bus
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