Trains and Tubes in Richmond

We have multiple train stations as well as a couple of tube stations (Richmond and Kew Gardens). Richmond station is in travelcard zone 4.

For more transport information, visit our travel and transport hub page.

The first station at Richmond was opened by the Richmond & West End Railway (R&WER) on 27 July 1846 as a terminus of its line from Clapham Junction via Wandsworth and Mortlake.

Trains and Richmond

Richmond trains & Richmond station info
Twickenham trains & Twickenham station info
Teddington trains & Teddington station info
St Margarets trains & St Margarets station info
Barnes trains & Barnes station info
Barnes Bridge trains & Barnes Bridge station info
Strawberry Hill trains & Strawberry Hill station info

Tube Stations

Our two tube stations are in Richmond and Kew Gardens. Richmond underground station is at the end of the District Line and part of the mainline train station. The tube will get you into Central London in about 45 minutes and there are good car parking facilities. The station is also on the overland rail network and the fast trains go direct to Waterloo in 20 minutes. Kew Gardens underground station is one stop along the line from Richmond, heading towards London. It's about a 5-10 minute walk to Kew Gardens itself, along leafy suburban streets. There is very limited car parking near the tube station.

Heathrow To Richmond

Heathrow Airport is about 14 miles from Richmond town centre. There are no direct public transport links between the two, although a cab/taxi will only take about 30 minutes -but is likely to cost you 40 to 50 pounds. You can get a bus from any of the Heathrow terminals to Feltham station and then a direct train to Twickenham and Richmond. Depending on how long you have to wait, you should plan at least an hour.

Heathrow also has a tube station on the Piccadilly line - you can either change at South Ealing station and catch a 65 bus, or take the tube right into Hammersmith and then change to the District Line to Richmond or Kew Gardens.

Car Hire

Most of the major rental car companies will deliver a car to your hotel or home these days (if you ask nicely enough) but here's a list of local car rental companies that you can visit and evaluate their fleet!

Absolute Vehicle Rentals Ltd
Teddington Studios, Broom Rd, Teddington, TW11 9NT, T: 020 8614 2410

Alpha Car Rentals
Rosedale House, Rosedale Rd, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SZ, T: 0870 8501254
Lower Richmond Rd, Mortlake, SW14 7ET, T: 0870 8501254
Claridge House, 29, Barnes High Street, Barnes, SW13 9LW, T: 0870 8501254

Budget Rent A Car (and van rental)
45-49, Station Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2BU, T: 0208 4818010

Currie Motors Car & Van Rental
161, Chertsey Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1ER, T: 0845 128 6608

Eco Trip Cars
312 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, SW14 7JN, T: 02082412661

Europcar
Orchard Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4NY, T: 0870 891 0000

The Green Service Centre - Car Rental
76-78 Colne Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 6QE, T: 0208 894 9309

Practical Car & Van Rental
110-112, Upper Richmond Rd West, SW14 8DT, T: 020 8876 8888

Rent A Car UK
19, Friar Stile Rd, Richmond, Surrey TW10 6NH, T: 07834 735988

Rhino Car Hire
T:0845-5089845
Pick up locations throughout London. Rhino offer a wide range of vehicles throughout London at very competitive rates.

Sixt Car Hire
Victoria Villas, Richmond, TW9 2JX, T: 0844-4993399
Sixt is the largest BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi car hire company in the world, and this branch is in Richmond.