The journey from East Acton to Richmond is in fare zones 2-4 and you’ll have to use the Central, District tube lines, changing trains at Ealing Broadway and Turnham Green
- From East Acton take the Central Line
- Change at Ealing Broadway to the District Line
- Change at Turnham Green to the District Line
- Leave the train at Richmond
Number of tube stops: 10 · Journey time: Approx 43 mins
Stations on the route: East Acton ➜ North Acton ➜ West Acton ➜ Ealing Broadway [change train] Ealing Broadway ➜ Ealing Common ➜ Acton Town ➜ Chiswick Park ➜ Turnham Green [change train] Turnham Green ➜ Gunnersbury ➜ Kew Gardens ➜ Richmond
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the Central, District
First and last train times on the Central line
Tube times for the Central line
Alternative routes include East Acton to Kew Gardens
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
East Acton station is not wheelchair accessible
Richmond station has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)
East Acton station entrance – You must use two flights of stairs between the entrance and the eastbound platform (18 steps up +19 steps up), or three flights of stairs to the westbound platform (11 steps up +14 steps up +16 steps up)
Changing tube line at Ealing Broadway – Changing between the Central and District lines is on the level
Changing tube line at Turnham Green – You must use four flights of stairs when changing between the District/Piccadilly line platforms (2x19 steps up +2x19 steps down)
Richmond station exit – There’s a lift from the platforms to the booking hall, or two flights of stairs (9 steps up +15 steps up from the District line and National Rail eastbound platforms, and 2x12 steps up from the National Rail westbound platform). After that you must use two flights of stairs between the booking hall and the Church Street/car park exit (15 steps down +9 steps down), but it’s level to the Kew Road exit
The journey from Richmond to East Acton is in fare zones 2-4 and you’ll have to use the District and Central tube lines, changing trains at Turnham Green and
- From Richmond take the District Line
- Change at Turnham Green to the District Line
- Change at Ealing Broadway to the Central Line
- Leave the train at East Acton
Number of tube stops: 10 · Journey time: Approx 51 mins
Stations on the route: Richmond ➜ Kew Gardens ➜ Gunnersbury ➜ Turnham Green [change train] Turnham Green ➜ Chiswick Park ➜ Acton Town ➜ Ealing Common ➜ Ealing Broadway [change train] Ealing Broadway ➜ West Acton ➜ North Acton ➜ East Acton
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the District and Central
First and last train times on the District line
Tube times for the District line
Alternative routes include Richmond to Kew Gardens
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
Richmond train station is not wheelchair accessible
East Acton station has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)
Richmond station entrance – You must use two flights of stairs between the Church Street/car park entrance and the booking hall (9 steps up +15 steps up), but it’s level from the Kew Road entrance. After that you need to use a lift to the platforms, or two flights of stairs (15 steps down +9 steps down to the District line and National Rail eastbound platforms, and 2x12 steps down to the National Rail westbound platform)
Changing tube line at Turnham Green – You must use four flights of stairs when changing between the District/Piccadilly line platforms (2x19 steps up +2x19 steps down)
Changing tube line at Ealing Broadway – Changing between the Central and District lines is on the level
East Acton station exit – You must use two flights of stairs between the eastbound platform and the exit (19 steps down +18 steps down), or three flights of stairs from the westbound platform (16 steps down +14 steps down +11 steps down)
Tube fare between East Acton and Richmond
This tube journey is in Oyster zones 2-4. The cheapest fare is £1.90 off-peak (£2.80 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There’s no return fare, you just pay the same as two single tickets
| Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless cards | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
| Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
| Zone 2-4 fare | £6.70 | £2.80 | £1.90 | £12.30 | £12.30 |
| Fare Zone | Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One day travelcard | Week travelcard | Month travelcard | ||
| Anytime | Off-peak | |||
| Zone 1-4 travelcard | £15.90 | n/a | £61.40 | £235.80 |
| Zone 1-6 travelcard | £22.60 | £15.90 | £78 | £299 |
| Zone 1-9 travelcard | £28.50 | £17 | £111.30 | £427.40 |
| See our complete list of London Underground fares, Pensioner fares, Children’s fares, Oyster card fares, Contactless card fares and Travelcard fares Note: Tube journey prices are correct as of | ||||
Peak and off-peak journey times
For Oyster and contactless off-peak is outside the hours of 6.30 AM-9.30 AM and 4 PM-7 PM (Mon-Fri). For travelcards it’s any time after 9.30 AM (Mon-Fri). Weekends are always classed as off-peak. Note: Between the 8th March and 31st May 2024 TFL are running a trial called ‘Off-Peak Friday Fares’, where Fridays will be classed as off-peak all day.
The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn’t matter what time your journey ends.
Other ways to make this journey
Travel on foot – You’ll be better off sticking with the tube – 4½ miles is too far to walk
Travel by bus – Single fare: £1.75 (you may need more than one bus); Daily cap: £5.25; Weekly cap: £24.70; 1-day travelcard: £6; Weekly travelcard: £24.70 – Adult bus tickets 2024 · Pensioner bus tickets 2024 · Children’s bus tickets 2024
Travel by taxi – A 4½ mile taxi ride between Richmond underground station and East Acton can be done in about 19-33 mins and will cost you around £23 to £35.50