How long does it take from Leicester Square to Richmond by metro?

The journey from Leicester Square to Richmond takes approximately 47 minutes by London Underground, covering 17.77 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Leicester Square to Richmond?

The token fare from Leicester Square to Richmond is ₹4.7. With a smart card the fare is ₹4.3 (save ₹0.40000000000000036). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹4.

Which platform at Leicester Square for Richmond?

At Leicester Square, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Heathrow Terminals. Look for the electronic board showing "Heathrow Terminals".

What is the last train from Leicester Square to Richmond?

The last train from Leicester Square towards Heathrow Terminals departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Richmond back towards Leicester Square departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Leicester Square to Richmond?

There are 9 stops between Leicester Square and Richmond on the Piccadilly Line. The stations are: Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Green Park.

Leicester Square To Richmond

ShortestShortest Route

Leicester Square

Platform 2·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Heathrow Terminals

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Piccadilly Circus

+4.37 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Green Park

aqua interchangegrey interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground4.27 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Green Park — 5 min

Platform 5 · Victoria Line ·Platform 1 Towards Brixton

+5 min

Green Park

grey interchangeblue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Victoria LineTowards Brixton

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Victoria

yellow interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.5 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Victoria — 5 min

Platform 1 · District Line ·Platform 5 Towards Richmond

+5 min

Victoria

aqua interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 5·underground·District LineTowards Richmond

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Sloane Square

yellow interchange

+4.14 min

4.14 min · 2 km

South Kensington

blue interchangeyellow interchange

+8.28 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Earl's Court

blue interchange

+16.56 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Hammersmith

blue interchange

+20.7 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Richmond

Arrive Platform 1·underground12 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

47 min

Total time

stops

17.77 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Leicester Square	05:00	23:00	Towards Heathrow Terminals
Richmond	05:00	00:30	Towards Leicester Square

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹4.7

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹4.3

Save ₹0.40000000000000036 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹4

Save ₹0.7000000000000002 per ride

Use your London Underground smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.40 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.10 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~71 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.7

Bike

₹116

Auto

₹244

Cab

₹440

Estimates for 17.77 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Leicester Square

underground

Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access

Arrival station

Richmond

underground

Richmond, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Richmond exit 1· Richmond Park♿

Richmond exit 2· Richmond Park♿

Touch in and out with an Oyster card or contactless bank card to get the best fare and daily capping.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access