How long does it take from Covent Garden to Richmond by metro?

The journey from Covent Garden to Richmond takes approximately 51 minutes by London Underground, covering 19.9 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Covent Garden to Richmond?

The token fare from Covent Garden 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 Covent Garden for Richmond?

At Covent Garden, 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 Covent Garden to Richmond?

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

How many stops from Covent Garden to Richmond?

There are 10 stops between Covent Garden and Richmond on the Piccadilly Line. The stations are: Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Green Park.

Covent Garden To Richmond

ShortestShortest Route

Covent Garden

Platform 2·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Heathrow Terminals

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

Leicester Square

+4.37 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Piccadilly Circus

+8.74 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Green Park

aqua interchangegrey interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground6.4 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

51 min

Total time

stops

19.9 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Covent Garden	05:00	23:00	Towards Heathrow Terminals
Richmond	05:00	00:30	Towards Covent Garden

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

2.69 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.23 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~80 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.7

Bike

₹130

Auto

₹268

Cab

₹488

Estimates for 19.9 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Covent Garden

underground

Covent Garden, 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