How to travel from Cardiff to Slough

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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Slough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €38.

Distance: 111 miles (179 km)

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€57

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€22

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2h 25m

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1h 55m

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30m

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4h 44m

Average total duration

4h 14m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Cardiff to Slough

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

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

National Express
01:30AM5h24
Cardiff
06:54AMSlough
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
01:30AM5h24
Cardiff
06:54AMSlough
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
01:30AM5h24
Cardiff
06:54AMSlough
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Slough.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Slough including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Slough is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Slough:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Slough costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Slough is by train with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Slough take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 20m.

The distance from Cardiff to Slough is approximately 111 miles (179 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Slough is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Slough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Slough:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Slough station (SLO).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Slough, Wellington Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Slough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Slough by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Slough by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cardiff to Slough:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Slough often also extend their vacation to go to London, Longford, Reading, Birmingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Slough and these popular destinations at a great price.

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