How to travel from Manchester to Slough

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Slough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei111, while a flight costs an average of lei741.

Distance: 152 miles (246 km)

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Bus
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Driving

lei424

Average price

lei111

Average price

Cheapest

lei741

Average price

lei387

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 48m

Average total duration

3h 18m

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30m

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6h 16m

Average total duration

5h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 15m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 37m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Slough is a bus with an average price of lei111.

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

A bus is lei313 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Slough costing on average lei424.

A bus is lei631 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Slough costing on average lei741.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Slough is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Slough take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

Bus takes on average 6h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Manchester and Slough including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Slough among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 19m sooner (3h 18m by train vs 3h 37m by car). Tickets start at around lei424 compared to roughly lei387 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.

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from Manchester to Slough

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National Express
    1:30 PM7h43
    Manchester
    9:13 PMSlough
    lei921One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    1:30 PM7h43
    Manchester
    9:13 PMSlough
    lei921One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:50 AM5h00
    Manchester
    9:50 AMSlough
    lei1441One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    10:15 AM7h23
    Manchester
    5:38 PMSlough
    lei991One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    4:45 AM7h40
    Manchester
    12:25 PMSlough
    lei1011One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    2:35 PM7h02
    Manchester
    9:37 PMSlough
    lei1031One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Slough.

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There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Slough including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Slough is a bus with an average price of lei111.

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

A bus is lei313 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Slough costing on average lei424.

A bus is lei631 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Slough costing on average lei741.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Slough is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Slough take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

Bus takes on average 6h 16m.

The distance from Manchester to Slough is approximately 152 miles (246 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Slough is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Slough:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Slough station (SLO).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Slough, Wellington Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Slough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Slough by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Slough by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Slough by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Slough:
  • 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Slough often also extend their vacation to go to London, Longford, Reading, Birmingham, 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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