Train times from Richmond to London
Richmond connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is Waterloo in 19 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 19 minutes to Waterloo
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (Waterloo, Liverpool Street, Paddington)
- Operator
- South Western Railway
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Richmond to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 19 min | same as fastest | 28 min | 11.6/hr | South Western Railway |
| Liverpool Street | 77 minchange at Stratford (London) | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Paddington | 88 minchange at Stratford (London) | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
Richmond to Waterloo
The fastest train from Richmond to London Waterloo takes 19 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by South Western Railway. That makes Richmond the 7th quickest of the 126 stations with a service into Waterloo inside 90 minutes.
Richmond to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Richmond to London Liverpool Street takes 77 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Richmond the 83rd quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
Richmond to Paddington
The fastest train from Richmond to London Paddington takes 88 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Richmond the 110th quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Richmond to London take?
The fastest train from Richmond reaches London Waterloo in 19 minutes. Richmond connects to 3 London terminals: Waterloo, Liverpool Street, Paddington.
Which London station should I travel to from Richmond?
Waterloo is the quickest at 19 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Waterloo.
Is Richmond a good commuter town for London?
At 19 minutes to London Waterloo, Richmond is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Richmond to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Waterloo.
What are the nearest stations to Richmond?
The closest alternatives are St Margarets (London), Twickenham, Isleworth. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Waterloo
Richmond is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Waterloo, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
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