How long does it take from Richmond to Embankment by metro?

The journey from Richmond to Embankment takes approximately 37 minutes by London Underground, covering 18 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Richmond to Embankment?

The token fare from Richmond to Embankment 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 Richmond for Embankment?

At Richmond, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Richmond. Look for the electronic board showing "Richmond".

What is the last train from Richmond to Embankment?

The last train from Richmond towards Richmond departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Embankment back towards Richmond departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Richmond to Embankment?

There are 9 stops between Richmond and Embankment on the District Line. The stations are: Richmond, Hammersmith, Earl's Court, Gloucester Road, South Kensington, Sloane Square, Victoria, St. James's Park, Westminster, Embankment.

Richmond To Embankment

ShortestShortest Route

Richmond

Platform 1·underground·District LineTowards Richmond

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

Hammersmith

blue interchange

+4.14 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Earl's Court

blue interchange

+8.28 min

4.14 min · 2 km

St. James's Park

yellow interchange

+28.98 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Westminster

grey interchangeyellow interchange

+33.12 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Embankment

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground18 km

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

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

37 min

Total time

stops

18 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Richmond	05:00	00:30	Towards Richmond
Embankment	05:00	00:30	Towards Richmond

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

2.43 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.12 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~72 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.7

Bike

₹118

Auto

₹246

Cab

₹446

Estimates for 18 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure 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

Arrival station

Embankment

underground

Embankment, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Embankment exit 1· Embankment♿

Embankment exit 2· Embankment♿

Embankment exit 3· Embankment♿

Embankment exit 4· Embankment♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free accessTicket machinesShops