Richmond travel guide
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You're Going to Love Richmond
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.
Activities & attractions in Richmond
Activities
Where to Eat in Richmond
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, Chatora (100 Kew Road) and The Fat Badger - Richmond (15-17 Hill Rise) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richmond.
When to visit Richmond
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 domestic flight to Richmond departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
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 £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Richmond takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £108 and up for a 5-star experience.