There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Elstree Studios by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 50m£74–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
6h 10m£22–38Bus via Mill Hill Broadway
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Harrow Bus Stationbus Sl9
5h 6m£29–47Drive 148 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Elstree Studioscar 148 mi
2h 53m£37–54
Cardiff to Elstree Studios by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Elstree Studios is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Elstree Studios is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £70 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Elstree Studios. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Mill Hill Broadway via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Harrow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Elstree Studios. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Elstree & Borehamwood via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Cardiff and Elstree Studios is 165 miles. The road distance is 148.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Elstree Studios without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Cardiff to Elstree Studios, including transfers.
Cardiff to Elstree Studios bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Elstree Studios train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Elstree Studios is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Mill Hill Broadway, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Elstree Studios, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Elstree Studios via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Harrow Bus Station, Mill Hill Broadway, Mill Hill Broadway, and Elstree & Borehamwood in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- London United
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Harrow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- London United
- Oyster Anytime
- £6
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Harrow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Elstree Studios bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cardiff to Elstree Studios train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Elstree Studios is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cardiff to Elstree Studios.
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