Where to meet halfway between Islington and Richmond
The fairest place is Kensal Rise — 26 minutes from Islington and 27 from Richmond, a difference of 1 minutes. Islington and Richmond are 16.5 km apart on the map, which is the part that turns out not to matter.
Kensal Rise has 4 pubs and bars, 18 cafés and 12 restaurants nearby — see what's there.
The options, ranked
| Meet at | From Islington | From Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Kensal Rise | 26 mindirect | 27 mindirect |
| West Hampstead | 21 mindirect | 32 mindirect |
| Barons Court | 29 min1 change | 28 mindirect |
| Gloucester Road | 24 min1 change | 34 mindirect |
Only places within reach of both are listed — anything meaningfully worse than Kensal Rise is left off rather than padded in.
Why not the actual midpoint?
The geographic midpoint of Islington and Richmond is near Notting Hill Gate. Meeting there costs whoever is travelling furthest an extra 16 minutes; Kensal Rise is fairer once you count real journey times. London's transport map is not its geography: the Thames splits it, and half the Tube lines don't cross it.
Where the answer changes
- if you both want the fastest trip Kentish Town West
- at lunchtime on a weekday Willesden Junction
Getting home
Both of you can still get the last train home from Kensal Rise, the longer trip back taking about 27 minutes.
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