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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Slough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Slough
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Slough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Slough:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Slough costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Tickets start at around $78 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$30. The journey takes 2h 8m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Slough
How to get from Birmingham to Slough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Slough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:35 PM 2h55 Birmingham 6:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:35 PM 2h55 Birmingham 6:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G00995+
L37364+
C377025:45 AM 2h30 Birmingham Moor Street (BMO) 8:15 AM Slough station (SLO) $124 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
W34056+
C48199+
Tube from London Euston to London Paddington5:50 AM 2h32 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 8:22 AM Slough station (SLO) $69 1 One-way 2 transfers- W33819+C37231+Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)
5:30 AM 2h47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 8:17 AM Slough station (SLO) $69 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
5:50 PM 2h40 Birmingham 8:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:10 AM 2h40 Birmingham 12:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:30 PM 2h40 Birmingham 5:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Slough:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Slough costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Slough as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Slough station (SLO).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Slough, Wellington Street.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Slough by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway to go to Slough by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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