The average train between Reading and Elstree Studios takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Elstree Studios. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading and Elstree Studios. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Elstree Studios at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 25m • 2 changes


1h 15m • 2 changes


1h 4m • 2 changes


1h 14m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Elstree Studios. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Elstree Studios station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Reading to Elstree Studios train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Elstree Studios train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Elstree & Borehamwood station.
Book your Reading to Elstree Studios train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Elstree Studios is 53 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Elstree Studios via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and Elstree & Borehamwood in around 1h 41m.