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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Slough
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. 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 $23, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Slough:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Slough costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 30m by train vs 1h 41m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 (€31) vs $48 (€40)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you 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.
2:35 AM2h00Bristol4:35 AMSlough$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:35 AM2h00Bristol4:35 AMSlough$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:35 AM2h00Bristol4:35 AMSlough$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:45 PM4h50Bristol9:35 PMSlough$171One-way0 transfers
6:25 PM2h25Bristol8:50 PMSlough$211One-way0 transfers
12:15 PM2h00Bristol2:15 PMSlough$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Slough:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Slough costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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