🚌 Bus from Richmond to Heathrow Airport
2 direct routes · about 55 min · first bus 00:19, last bus 21:39 (weekdays).
💷 London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 490 | Transport UK | ~55 min | 150 | 00:19 | 21:39 | Richmond Station (Stop E) |
| 490 | Transport UK | ~55 min | 150 | 00:09 | 22:29 | Richmond Station (Stop E) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Richmond on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Richmond to Heathrow Airport?
2 routes run directly from Richmond to Heathrow Airport: the 490 (Transport UK), the 490 (Transport UK).
How long does the bus take from Richmond to Heathrow Airport?
Around 55 minutes on the 490, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Richmond to Heathrow Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 490) leaves around 00:19 and the last around 21:39. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Richmond to Heathrow Airport?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.