Bus from Richmond (London) to Heathrow Airport
2 direct routes · about 55 min · all run at night, 03:19–01:20.
Next buses to Heathrow Airport as of 14:42
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Richmond, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 490 | Transport UK | ~55 min | 100 | Sat 93 · Sun 64 | 03:19 | 01:20 | Richmond Bus Station (Stop J) | Heathrow Terminal 4 (Stop 11) | — |
| 490 | Transport UK | ~55 min | 97 | Sat 91 · Sun 62 | 03:19 | 01:10 | Richmond Bus Station (Stop J) | Heathrow Terminal 4 (Stop 11) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 490 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 490, 100 times each weekday — board at Richmond Bus Station (Stop J) and get off at Heathrow Terminal 4 (Stop 11), about 55 minutes.
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?
Only night services run directly: all run at night, 03:19–01:20. Check the route timetables for which nights they run.
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.