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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Slough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m 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 Bristol to Slough
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Slough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Slough:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Slough costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 32m by train vs 1h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Slough
How to get from Bristol to Slough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Slough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:30 PM 5h48 Bristol 8:18 PM Slough $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:30 PM 5h48 Bristol 8:18 PM Slough $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:10 AM 2h00 Bristol 8:10 AM Slough $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:20 PM 2h20 Bristol 8:40 PM Slough $22 1 One-way 0 transfers7:20 AM 4h55 Bristol 12:15 PM Slough $23 1 One-way 0 transfers5:20 PM 2h20 Bristol 7:40 PM Slough $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Slough:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Slough costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Slough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Slough station (SLO).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Slough, Wellington Street.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Slough by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Slough by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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