- Must visit
Georgian Theatre Royal
National museum dedicated to Georgian theatre, with backstage displays, costumes, and restored spaces linked to touring performance history.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Richmond among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€51 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Richmond:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Richmond costing on average €51.
Other travel options to Richmond take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
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Trains from Swindon to Richmond run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (103 km) distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 64 miles (103 km) |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 10:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
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National museum dedicated to Georgian theatre, with backstage displays, costumes, and restored spaces linked to touring performance history.
Regimental museum in Trinity Church exploring Yorkshire military history through medals, uniforms, archives, and personal stories.
Compact local museum covering Richmondshire archaeology, everyday life, and stories from the town and surrounding Dales.
Central cobbled square framed by Georgian buildings, shops, and historic institutions; the natural starting point for exploring Richmond.
Riverside green below the castle with benches and iconic views of the ruins, bridge, and town rising above the Swale.
Wooded riverside walk through dramatic scenery, linking waterfalls, ruins, and viewpoints on one of Richmond's classic short walks.
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding from Yorkshire, often served with roast beef and gravy in Sunday roasts, making it a classic regional staple.
Wensleydale cheese is a crumbly Yorkshire cheese with a fresh, mild taste, famously linked to the nearby Dales and often eaten with fruitcake.
Parkin is a sticky ginger and oatmeal cake traditional in Yorkshire, especially around autumn and Bonfire Night, valued for its warming spice.
Refined hotel restaurant serving modern British tasting menus in an elegant country-house setting just outside Richmond.
Historic riverside inn known for British pub cooking, cask ales, and a traditional atmosphere near Richmond Castle.
Popular local pub with solid British classics, steaks, and ales in a relaxed, friendly setting in Richmond town centre.
Moderate for the UK. Richmond dining and hotels cost more than smaller towns, but transit and casual food are manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
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Richmond Station -> Richmond Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to Richmond by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Richmond, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Swindon to Richmond trains use the Swindon to Richmond station pair. Use this guide to compare Swindon and Richmond train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Swindon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Swindon.
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon. ATMs are available at Swindon.
Ticket office support is available at Swindon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.
Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Richmond has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Richmond.
Wi-Fi is available at Richmond. ATMs are available at Richmond.
Ticket office support is available at Richmond.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Richmond: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Richmond: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Richmond: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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