# 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/hr | Operator |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Waterloo | 19 min | same as fastest | 28 | 11.6 | South Western Railway |
| Liverpool Street | 77 min (change at Stratford (London)) | no direct service | - | - | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Paddington | 88 min (change at Stratford (London)) | no direct service | - | - | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |

## 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.

## About this data

Fastest is the quickest scheduled weekday service; typical peak is the median of
services arriving at the London terminal between 07:00 and 09:30. Computed from
Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open
Government Licence. Not live times, and they exclude disruption and engineering
work. Full methodology: https://railreach.co.uk/about/

Source: RailReach - https://railreach.co.uk/stations/richmond/
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