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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Richmond deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 flight to Richmond from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Richmond, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Richmond to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around €44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about €44 for a 1h 46m 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 Leicester, the bus ride to Richmond takes 209 km and will cost you around €8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €4 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around €122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €108 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond
Most booked hotels in Richmond
Hiring a car in Richmond
Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.87 and €27.83.