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Compare train and bus for Luton to Slough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$36 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Slough
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Slough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Slough:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Slough costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $12 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$23 (-€19). The journey takes 1h 15m versus 51m 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 Luton to Slough
How to get from Luton to Slough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Slough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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F146879:29 AM 1h33 Luton station (LUT) 11:02 AM Slough station (SLO) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
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F146879:29 AM 1h33 Luton station (LUT) 11:02 AM Slough station (SLO) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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F146879:29 AM 1h33 Luton station (LUT) 11:02 AM Slough station (SLO) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
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F147099:13 AM 1h41 Luton station (LUT) 10:54 AM Slough station (SLO) $26 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington7:57 AM 1h48 Luton station (LUT) 9:45 AM Slough station (SLO) $26 1 One-way 2 transfers
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F146908:42 AM 1h49 Luton station (LUT) 10:31 AM Slough station (SLO) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Slough:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Slough costing on average $36 (€30).
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Slough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Slough station (SLO).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Slough, Wellington Street.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Slough by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Elizabeth line, East Midlands Railway to go to Slough by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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