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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 kr359 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 kr359, while a train costs an average of kr760.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr760 Average price | kr359 Average price Cheapest | kr454 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Slough:
A bus is kr118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Slough costing on average kr283.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around kr283 compared to roughly kr454 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr171. The journey takes 2h 26m 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.
NX541 · RE7022:55 PM5h28Birmingham, Coach Station8:23 PMSlough, Wellington Streetkr1771One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX541 · RE7022:55 PM5h28Birmingham, Coach Station8:23 PMSlough, Wellington Streetkr1771One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G01175+
C478688:34 AM1h58Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:32 AMSlough station (SLO)kr4371One-way1 transfer
Other options
W29924+
C375379:33 AM2h18Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:51 AMSlough station (SLO)kr4371One-way1 transfer
W33751+
C37184+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)9:17 AM2h30Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:47 AMSlough station (SLO)kr8071One-way2 transfers
W33661+
C37169+
Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)8:47 AM2h30Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:17 AMSlough station (SLO)kr8071One-way2 transfers
NX541 · RE7026:45 PM4h52Birmingham, Coach Station11:37 PMSlough, Wellington Streetkr1911One-way1 transfer
NX400 · RE7027:40 PM4h57Birmingham, Coach Station12:37 AMSlough, Wellington Streetkr1911One-way1 transfer
NX541 · RE70212:35 PM5h56Birmingham, Coach Station6:31 PMSlough, Wellington Streetkr2201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Slough:
A bus is kr118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Slough costing on average kr283.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- 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 CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways to go to Slough by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Slough by bus.
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