4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Slough
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Slough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Slough will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 8 buses that leave Manchester for Slough on Fri, Jun 19, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 246 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:30 PM7h43Manchester9:13 PMSlough$201One-way0 transfers- 10:15 AM7h23Manchester5:38 PMSlough$221One-way0 transfers
- 4:45 AM7h40Manchester12:25 PMSlough$221One-way0 transfers
- 2:35 PM7h02Manchester9:37 PMSlough$221One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 PM8h32Manchester10:32 PMSlough$231One-way0 transfers
9:40 PM5h00Manchester2:40 AMSlough$341One-way0 transfers- 4:50 AM5h00Manchester9:50 AMSlough$311One-way0 transfers
- 8:40 PM5h00Manchester1:40 AMSlough$491One-way0 transfers
- 2:35 PM7h02Manchester9:37 PMSlough$221One-way0 transfers
- 10:15 AM7h23Manchester5:38 PMSlough$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Slough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $177 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Slough:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Slough costing on average $95 (€78).
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Slough costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
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Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Manchester to Slough Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 8h37 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:21PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:29PM | Duration 7h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:38PM | Duration 7h23 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 06:31PM | Duration 7h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:48PM | Duration 7h18 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:32PM | Duration 7h17 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 7h31 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 7h58 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 08:23PM | Duration 6h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:13PM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:32PM | Duration 8h32 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 7h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:37PM | Duration 6h47 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:37PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:37PM | Duration 6h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 11:37PM | Duration 6h42 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:37PM | Duration 6h37 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:37PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:37AM | Duration 6h37 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Live departures
Manchester to Slough bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Slough buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX424 · RE702 | On time 11:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 9h05 | 9:00 AM Slough, Wellington Street | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
| 4:45 AM Manchester | 7h40 | 12:25 PM Slough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:50 AM Manchester | 5h00 | 9:50 AM Slough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:15 AM Manchester | 7h23 | 5:38 PM Slough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:30 PM Manchester | 7h43 | 9:13 PM Slough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 PM Manchester | 8h32 | 10:32 PM Slough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:35 PM Manchester | 7h02 | 9:37 PM Slough | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Slough
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Manchester to Slough run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Manchester to SloughYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Slough with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Slough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Slough by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Slough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Manchester to Slough
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
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