Anyone living in Ham, Richmond borough of London?

[karmi2010]

I like the area (well, I absolutely love Richmond but just can't afford a house there...) - it seems very nice and friendly, has both the park and the river and seems to have good access to shops (in both Richmond and Kingston) and a fairly good commute to the City, but this is where I get worried...

I am working on Fleet street, and google currently gives me 1 hour 10 mins commute time from Ham parade to Fleet street, does this sound realistic in the morning rush hour?

The suggested routes are:
(1) 20mins bus to Richmond station + 22mins train to Waterloo + 12mins bus to Fleet street
(2) 20mins bus to Richmond station + 40mins tube to Temple + 12mins walk
(3) 10mins bus to Kingston station + 35mins train to Waterloo + 12mins bus to Fleet street

Is this how people commute from around Ham Parade area? Or is there any other route? Any recommendation generally re the area?

Thanks everyone!

[wowowowow]

I live in Ham! We love it. Your other options are to cycle along the tow path to Richmond or Kingston or across the bridge to Teddington to get the train.

[wowowowow]

Oh I see I didn't answer your question re commuting time. I'd say the timing is correct.

[Greengager]

Timing sounds right to me. I love Ham and I'm sad we moved away :-(

[mumhum]

Fleet Street is only 10/15 mins walk from Waterloo. The buses can take much longer in rush hour.

[Ntinyn]

We live on the 371 bus route after the parade but before you get to Kingston proper. Realistically takes DH around 60-90 mins to get to/ from work in central in rush hour. He works in various locations and does a mix of going to Richmond and Kingston station. It's a fantastic place to live though! We moved last year from central London, I thought I would mourn the fast life after 17 years living there but I'm really enjoying living in a London borough / Surrey mix, and the Park so close is amazing! Sometimes DH cycles through Richmond Park to central and only takes 40-50 mins vs public transport.

[Artandco]

I would say better off getting a cold up Brompton bike.

Cycle Ham to Richmond station
Overground train to Waterloo
Cycle Waterloo to Fleet Street

[karmi2010]

Thank you so much everyone! Your responses are extremely helpful!

[agapanthii]

Also Richmond borough has a great parking scheme for low emission cars, free parking for Maximum allowed times at car parks so with a small car, free to park st older osrk fir trains to city.

[agapanthii]

Old deer park!

[karmi2010]

Oh, that's very helpful to know, thank you agapanthii!

[Popscene21]

Have you considered Barnes? Right on the river and near Richmond park, 2 overground stations and 10 mins from Hammersmith. Lovely villagey vibe - we loved living there.