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How to get to Harry Potter Studios from London
Are you wondering how to get to Harry Potter Studios from London? I’ve done it twice so far and it’s super easy!
Visiting the Harry Potter Studios is the best Harry Potter-related attraction in the United Kingdom. You can see original movie props and you get a look behind the scenes how the movie and the special effects were made.
I love Harry Potter and I’ve been to the Harry Potter Studios three times already, once by car and twice from London by public transport.
It’s very easy to get to the studios by public transport, but if you don’t want to take the train and change you can also get a Harry Potter tour which includes the transport from London.
How far is Harry Potter World from London?
The Harry Potter Studio is not in London itself but just outside Watford, which is about 32 kilometres or 20 miles north of central London.
There is a big car park just outside the Warner Bros Studio but because of traffic, it’s best to take the London public transport and not a car.
How to get to Harry Potter Studios from London
The best and cheapest way to get from London to the Harry Potter Studios is by public transportation. You only have to get one affordable train ticket. It’s not necessary to get a guided tour to the studios.
Don’t forget to book your Harry Potter Studios tickets way in advance. The best place to book them is on the official Warner Bros Studio Tour London.
How to Get from London to Harry Potter Studios by Public Transport
The cheapest way how to get to Harry Potter World from London is by train from London to Watford Junction and from there by a free Harry Potter coach.
Train from London to Watford Junction
The train sets off at London Euston. There are two different kinds of trains, fast trains with no stops in between which take about 20 minutes and slow regional trains with many stops in between take about 50 minutes.
The regional train might be a good option if you’re staying in the North of London and you can get on at one of the smaller stops. Stops after Euston are South Hampstead, Kilburn High Road, Queens Park, Kensal Green, Willesden Junction, Harlesden, Stonebridge Park,…
The last time I visited the Harry Potter World UK I stayed at an Airbnb close to Kilburn High Road, so I just took the slow train from there instead of going to Euston station first.
If you board the train at London Euston anyway taking the fast train is your best option.
Either way, you can use your Oyster card or contactless bank card to get from London to Watford Junction. You just need to tap on when you enter and don’t forget to tap off when you leave the train station.
Bus from Watford Junction to Harry Potter World
Once you leave the train at Watford station you’ll immediately see signs pointing toward The Making of Harry Potter.
Just outside the train station in Watford is a bus stop with signs clearly stating that it’s the Harry Potter bus. The bus is free, you just have to show your entrance ticket to the Warner Bros Studios.
The bus ride takes about 15 minutes and they go every 20 minutes.
How to Get to Warner Bros Studio from London by Tour
Even though it’s very easy how to get to Warner Bros Studio London by train you can also book a tour which includes the transport from London.
But to be completely honest, I don’t think a tour with includes transportation from London is necessary. Since getting there by public transport is way cheaper and also more flexible, you can stay as long as you want without having to worry about missing your bus back.
The only reason for taking a tour in my opinion is if the normal entrance tickets are sold out. That being said, this Harry Potter Tour of Warner Bros. Studio with Luxury Transport from London is one of the most popular ones.
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Tips for Visiting Harry Potter Studios London
Visiting Harry Potter World London is an incredible experience and it’s always good to be prepared, so here are a few tips on what to expect at the studio tour:
- Buy your Harry Potter Studio tour tickets way in advance
- If the official tickets are sold out, you might still get some through a tour company
- Get there before your time slot, even the entrance hall is amazing and worth looking around in
- If you brought a heavy backpack or thick jacket, leave it in the cloakroom
- Before you get to walk around on your own, you listen to an introduction and watch a short movie
- There are one restaurant, one cafe and one snack shop at the entrance and one restaurant in the middle of the tour
- The restaurants have good options, even labelled vegan options, but the queues are very long
- Butterbeer in the bottle is vegan but at the restaurant, they put non-vegan cream on top
- There is an amazing Harry Potter gift shop at the end, think beforehand about how much you want to spend max
Other Harry Potter Attractions in London You Shouldn’t Miss
Visiting the Wizarding World at the Warner Pros Studios is the best Harry Potter-related thing to do in London. But there are also so many other things to do.
- I really enjoyed watching the theatre Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, I’ve seen it twice already and I liked it, even more, the second time.
- There are many Harry Potter filming locations in London and even more locations which inspired J.K. Rowling in creating the magical world of Harry Potter.
- London also offers a wide range of Harry Potter activities, like a Harry Potter afternoon tea. I had one of those for my last birthday and it was amazing.
You can easily add all those Harry Potter activities to your 4-day London itinerary.
Upgrade to a Full Day of Harry Potter Magic
If you’re short on time you can combine your visit to the Harry Potter studio tour with other Harry Potter activities in an epic day tour.
The best option is to combine the Making of Harry Potter with a trip to Oxford since you can see many real-life filming locations in Oxford and doing those two things outside of London on the same day saves you a lot of time.
Another great option is to combine the studio tours with a visit to the London Harry Potter filming locations.
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Hotels Near Harry Potter World
To make your Harry Potter holiday complete you can even stay in a Harry Potter-themed hotel in London or in Watford.
The best Harry Potter-themed hotel in London is the Georgian House Hotel. They have a few special Harry Potter rooms. So make sure when you book the hotel that you book a Wizard Chamber or an Enchanted Chamber.
You can also get a Harry Potter afternoon tea at the Georgian House Hotel.
There are also two Harry Potter-themed apartments in Watford. Harry’s House is great for groups of up to 6 people and Hagrid’s Hut is for up to 5 people.
FAQ About How to Get to Warner Bros Studios London
Do you have to pay for the Harry Potter shuttle bus?
The shuttle bus from Watford Junction Railway Station to the Harry Potter Studios is included in your entrance ticket, there is no additional charge.
How do I get to Harry Potter World from Central London?
You can get the train from London Euston to Watford Junction, there you have to change to the free Harry Potter shuttle bus to Harry Potter World.
How long do you spend in Harry Potter Studios?
You can spend as long as you want in the Harry Potter Studios, the average visiting time is between 3 and 4 hours.
Can you use Oyster to Watford Junction?
Yes, you can use an Oyster card from London to Watford Junction, you can also use a normal contactless bank card.
Are there rides at Harry Potter World in London?
No, there are no rides at Harry Potter World in London, it’s not an amusement park. You can see original movie props and the ideas behind the movies.
Final Thoughts: Harry Potter World London
In 2023 I spent a whole month in London in August and September and in that time I visited Harry Potter World twice with different friends and family coming to visit me. And even though twice in one month is a bit much, I still enjoyed both visits!
And even just writing this article makes me want to go back again.
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