How to travel from Birmingham to Slough

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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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Driving

kr760

Average price

kr359

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Cheapest

kr454

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 8m

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30m

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4h 6m

Average total duration

3h 36m

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30m

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2h 4m

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(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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CrossCountry

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Slough is a bus with an average price of kr164.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Slough is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Slough take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Slough including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Slough among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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 options
from Birmingham to Slough

How to get from Birmingham to Slough by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Slough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX541 · RE702
    2:55 PM5h28
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    8:23 PMSlough, Wellington Street
    kr1771One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX541 · RE702
    2:55 PM5h28
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    8:23 PMSlough, Wellington Street
    kr1771One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01175+Great Western RailwayC47868
    8:34 AM1h58
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    10:32 AMSlough station (SLO)
    kr4371One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryW29924+Elizabeth lineC37537
    9:33 AM2h18
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:51 AMSlough station (SLO)
    kr4371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW33751+Elizabeth lineC37184+TubeTube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)
    9:17 AM2h30
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:47 AMSlough station (SLO)
    kr8071One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33661+Elizabeth lineC37169+TubeTube from London Euston to Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)
    8:47 AM2h30
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:17 AMSlough station (SLO)
    kr8071One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX541 · RE702
    6:45 PM4h52
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    11:37 PMSlough, Wellington Street
    kr1911One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX400 · RE702
    7:40 PM4h57
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    12:37 AMSlough, Wellington Street
    kr1911One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX541 · RE702
    12:35 PM5h56
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    6:31 PMSlough, Wellington Street
    kr2201One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Slough

Travel to Slough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Slough.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Slough including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Slough is a bus with an average price of kr164.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Slough is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Slough take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from Birmingham to Slough is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Slough is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Slough:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Slough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Slough often also extend their vacation to go to London, Longford, Reading, Manchester, Leicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Slough and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Slough to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A visit to Slough can typically be covered in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to explore its local attractions, parks, and shopping areas.

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