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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Slough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. 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 train costs an average of $33, while a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Oxford to Slough
Compare the available ways to get from Oxford to Slough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Slough:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Slough costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (47m by train vs 1h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $15 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 Oxford to Slough
How to get from Oxford to Slough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Slough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:10 AM 2h36 Oxford 9:46 AM Slough $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:10 AM 2h36 Oxford 9:46 AM Slough $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:10 AM 2h36 Oxford 9:46 AM Slough $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Slough:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Slough costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Slough as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Slough station (SLO).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Slough, Wellington Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Slough by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Elizabeth line to go to Slough by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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