Getting to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is in Leavesden, near Watford, around 20 miles north-west of central London.

Choose your route before you travel and allow enough time to arrive for the entry time shown on your ticket. An Official Short Break Package from Holiday Extras includes Studio Tour admission, your chosen hotel stay and breakfast. Travel between your airport, hotel and the Studio Tour is not included unless your package says otherwise.

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Choose the right journey for your trip

The best option depends on where you are staying, who you are travelling with and how much luggage you have.

Travel option	Best for	What to know
Train and complimentary shuttle bus	Central London stays and rail journeys	Travel to Watford Junction, then use the official Studio Tour shuttle bus.
Car	Families, luggage and wider UK trips	Use postcode WD25 7LR. Standard on-site parking is free.
Pre-booked taxi or private transfer	Airport arrivals, groups and travellers with luggage	Use a licensed operator and confirm your collection time before travelling.
Direct coach from central London	Visitors who want one direct transfer	Ticket-and-transfer and transfer-only options are available through an official Studio Tour travel partner.
Car hire	International visitors and wider UK itineraries	Collect a car at the airport and travel on your own timetable.

By train and complimentary shuttle bus

Watford Junction is the nearest railway station. The complimentary official shuttle bus connects the station with the Studio Tour.

From central London

Direct trains from London Euston to Watford Junction usually take around 20 minutes. Other services make more stops and take longer, so check the route before boarding.

Oyster cards are valid between London Euston and Watford Junction. Contactless payment is also available on many services, but check the accepted payment method and fare for your chosen train before travelling.

From elsewhere in the UK

Direct trains from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction take around one hour. For other journeys, plan a route to Watford Junction and check whether you need to change trains.

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Watford Junction shuttle bus

The electric Studio Tour shuttle bus is included with a valid Studio Tour ticket. The journey from Watford Junction takes around 15 minutes.

Buses run at least every 30 minutes from 9.20am, with earlier services from 8.15am when the first Studio Tour entry is at 9am. The last return shuttle leaves when the Studio Tour closes. Times can change, so check the live tracker and opening calendar before your visit.

Check the live Studio Tour shuttle tracker ↗

The shuttle bus does not collect guests from hotels.

By car

Driving can be the simplest option if you are travelling with children or luggage, staying outside central London or continuing to another UK destination.

Satnav and road directions

Use postcode WD25 7LR and follow the brown road signs for Warner Bros. Studio Tour as you approach Leavesden.

The Studio Tour is less than three miles from the M1 and M25. The best motorway exit depends on your direction of travel, so check the official route before setting off.

Check the official Studio Tour driving directions ↗

The Studio Tour is next to the working Warner Bros. Studios. Follow signs for the Studio Tour car park rather than the multi-storey car parks used by production crews.

Parking

Standard parking is free in the on-site car park. Have your booking confirmation ready to show the Car Parking Team when you arrive.

Blue Badge parking bays are available near the entrance. Display your valid badge and ask the Car Parking Team if you need help.

Paid Priority Parking is closer to the entrance and must be added to your Studio Tour booking in advance. It cannot be purchased on the day.

By taxi or private transfer

A pre-booked licensed taxi can be helpful when travelling from an airport, carrying luggage or visiting as a family or group.

The Studio Tour has an on-site drop-off and pick-up point. Give your driver postcode WD25 7LR or the What3Words location ///stocks.jelly.film. For return collections, the taxi pick-up point is ///dame.palace.fairly.

Agree your collection time with the operator before your visit. If you need a local taxi after the Studio Tour, the Information Desk can provide local taxi numbers.

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By direct coach from central London

A direct coach can reduce changes if you are staying in central London and would rather not travel through Watford Junction.

The Studio Tour’s preferred travel partner offers return coach travel from central London. Ticket-and-transfer packages and transfer-only bookings are available. If you already have admission through Holiday Extras, choose a transfer-only option and check that its timetable works with your Studio Tour entry time.

View official London coach transfer information ↗

From Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted or Luton

All four major London airports connect with the Studio Tour by road and public transport. Compare the complete journey to your hotel and the Studio Tour before choosing your airport.

Airport	Approximate distance from the Studio Tour	Options to compare
London Luton	17 miles	Pre-booked taxi, car hire, or rail travel via Luton Airport Parkway and London
London Heathrow	23 miles	Pre-booked taxi, car hire, or public transport into London followed by a train from Euston
London Stansted	47 miles	Pre-booked taxi, car hire, or rail travel into London followed by a train from Euston
London Gatwick	58 miles	Pre-booked taxi, car hire, or rail travel into London followed by a train from Euston

Airport and road journey times can change significantly with traffic. Public transport routes may involve several changes, so leave extra time if you are travelling on the same day as your Studio Tour visit.

Pre-booked airport transfer

A private transfer offers a direct journey from the airport to your hotel or the Studio Tour. This can be useful after a long flight or when travelling with children and luggage.

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Car hire

Car hire gives you more flexibility if the Studio Tour is part of a wider UK holiday. Check your driving licence requirements, insurance, hotel parking and any charges on the rest of your route before booking.

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Public transport from the airport

Most public transport journeys involve travelling into London before continuing from London Euston to Watford Junction. Use a live journey planner for your arrival time and allow for luggage, station changes and the Studio Tour shuttle.

Plan a London public transport journey ↗

Plan a UK rail journey ↗

From Eurostar at London St Pancras

Continue from St Pancras to London Euston, then take a train to Watford Junction and the complimentary Studio Tour shuttle.

St Pancras and Euston are close, but allow time to leave the Eurostar terminal and make the connection. A taxi may be easier with luggage; walking or London Underground options are also available.

From your hotel

Check the hotel’s location against your chosen route before booking. A hotel close to Watford Junction can make the train-and-shuttle journey easier, while a central London hotel may suit the rest of a London break.

Hotel transfers are not included unless they are specifically shown as part of your selected package. The complimentary Studio Tour shuttle operates from Watford Junction, not from hotels.

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Accessible travel

Plan each part of an accessible journey before you travel and check current arrangements with the relevant train, coach, taxi or car hire provider.

Free Blue Badge parking is available close to the Studio Tour entrance. Bring and display your valid badge. For other access requirements, review the official Studio Tour accessibility information before your visit.

Read the Studio Tour accessibility information ↗

Before you set off

A few checks can prevent avoidable stress on the day.

• Book Studio Tour admission in advance.
• Check the entry and arrival information on your ticket.
• Allow extra time for traffic, rail disruption and station changes.
• Have your booking confirmation ready if you are parking.
• Check the last train, shuttle or coach for your return journey.
• Confirm taxi or transfer collection details before travelling.
• Recheck live travel information on the day of your visit.