The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Slough
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Slough without transferring at least once.
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Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
P06848
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Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
P06882
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Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
P06871
W09162+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
P06860
C23555+
P07262
W09155+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
P06848
W09178+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
P06871
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Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
P06860
W09186+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+
P06882
C23555+
P07262Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Slough
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 €15, and a flight costs an average of €62.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€100 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €175 Average price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Slough train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Slough trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:15 PM Manchester | 3h31 | 7:46 PM Slough | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Manchester | 4h53 | 1:08 AM Slough | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
C23555+ P07262 | On time 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 12:21 PM Slough station (SLO) | 1 transfer | |
W09155+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ P06848 | On time 8:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h11 | 11:46 AM Slough station (SLO) | 2 transfers | |
W09162+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ P06860 | On time 8:55 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h21 | 12:16 PM Slough station (SLO) | 2 transfers | |
C23559+ P07345 | On time 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h56 | 1:21 PM Slough station (SLO) | 1 transfer | |
W09178+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ P06871 | On time 9:35 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h13 | 12:48 PM Slough station (SLO) | 2 transfers | |
W09186+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)+ P06882 | On time 9:55 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h22 | 1:17 PM Slough station (SLO) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Slough
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 22:15 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Manchester to Slough start from as low as $59 (€48) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $122 (€100) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Slough trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Manchester and Slough from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Slough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Slough by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Slough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Slough
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
- Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is via Brunel Way.
- The Moon and Spoon
- The Red Lion
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
- Moxy Slough
- Travelodge Slough
- Located in the main hall
- 36 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to London and Reading
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Great Western Railway services
- Bus: Several local bus services available
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