Taxi There is a taxi rank outside Richmond Station
and taxi services are widely available throughout
the borough.
Air Heathrow Airport is on the doorstep, bringing
visitors from far and wide. The following buses
leave from Heathrow: 111 and 285 (to Kingston),
and 490 (to Richmond). The Underground Piccadilly
Line connects all terminals with Central London.
travelOyster Card When not using season tickets, a prepaid Oyster Card on a pay-as-you-go basis offers
the
most cost efficient way of travelling within London.
Oyster card is valid on all modes of transport and an
appropriate daily price cap is automatically applied.
For more information, see tfl.gov.uk/tickets
Bus The borough is well served by a bus network
with most buses running on a 10 to 20 minute
frequency. Buses that run through Richmond and
many other parts of the borough are 33, 65, 190,
337, 391, 419, 490, 493, H22, H37, R68, R70 and a
night bus N22. Buses within the borough also include
110, 267, 281, 290 (Twickenham); 285 (Teddington);
111 and 216 (Hampton). To find bus routes go to:
tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses
Train Taking the train is a relaxing way of travelling
around the borough. There are up to eight off-peak
trains an hour leaving London Waterloo, taking
approximately 20 minutes to reach the centre
of Richmond upon Thames. Richmond is also a
terminus for the London Overground network, an
orbital route which runs to Stratford via Willesden
Junction. For train times and fares visit
nationalrail.co.uk or call 08457 48 49 50.
Tube Richmond and Kew Gardens are connected
to the London Underground network via the
District Line. A journey into central London takes
approximately 30 minutes. To plan your journey by
tube visit tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner
Cycling Cycling is an excellent way to explore
the borough. The Thames Path (National Cycle
Network route 4) is a popular off-road cycle route
linking Hampton Court to Richmond (via Kingston,
Teddington and Ham). The London Cycle Network
also links the area by a series of on and off road
cycle lanes. Bicycles are available for the public
to hire at Richmond Station, Richmond Park and
Richmond Riverside. Folding bikes (Bromptons)
can be hired at Richmond Station, allowing visitors
to integrate cycling with public transport. To plan
your journey by bicycle visit tfl.gov.uk/cycling
Walking The borough is an ideal place for
walking in picturesque surroundings. The Thames
Path links Hampton Court Palace, Ham House,
Twickenham, York House, Orleans House Gallery,
Marble Hill House, Richmond, Kew Gardens and
the London Wetland Centre. To plan your route by
foot visit walkit.com
Boat There are two main river boat services
offering a passenger service along the river.
The Thames River Boat operate a river boat
from Westminster to Hampton Court (stopping
at Kew and Richmond) Turk Launches operate
a passenger service between Hampton Court
and Richmond. For more information on river
boats services see 9 of this Guide or www.
visitrichmond.co.uk/outdoor-activities/on-the-river
Richmond Station Information Kiosk
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