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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Elstree Studios by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2h 50m
    £74–125
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk940 / ...
    6h 10m
    £22–38
  3. Bus via Mill Hill Broadway

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Harrow Bus Stationbus bus Sl9
    5h 6m
    £29–47
  4. Drive  148 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Elstree Studioscar car 148 mi
    2h 53m
    £37–54

Cardiff to Elstree Studios by train and foot

Calendar170Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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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.

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