How to travel from Reading to Slough

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Compare train and bus for Reading to Slough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $41.

Distance: 16 miles (27 km)

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$20

Average price

Cheapest

$42

Average price

51m

Average total duration

Fastest

21m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 42m

Average total duration

1h 12m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Tfl Rail

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National Express

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from Reading to Slough

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Great Western RailP23147
09:09AM0h21
Reading station (RDG)
09:30AMSlough station (SLO)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Great Western RailP23147
09:09AM0h21
Reading station (RDG)
09:30AMSlough station (SLO)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Tfl RailG24223
08:24AM0h20
Reading station (RDG)
08:44AMSlough station (SLO)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Tfl RailG23873
09:16AM0h22
Reading station (RDG)
09:38AMSlough station (SLO)
$221One-way
0 transfers
Tfl RailG24256
08:45AM0h22
Reading station (RDG)
09:07AMSlough station (SLO)
$221One-way
0 transfers
Tfl RailG24277
08:58AM0h25
Reading station (RDG)
09:23AMSlough station (SLO)
$221One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressRRRA1 · RE703
09:45AM2h00
Reading, Blagrave Street
11:45AMSlough, Wellington Street
$441One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRRRA1 · RE703
10:25AM2h20
Reading, Blagrave Street
12:45PMSlough, Wellington Street
$441One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRRRA1 · RE703
11:45AM2h00
Reading, Blagrave Street
01:45PMSlough, Wellington Street
$441One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Reading 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 Reading to Slough.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Slough including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Slough is a train with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A train is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Slough costing on average $41 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Slough is by train with an average journey time of 15m.

Other travel options to Slough take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Reading to Slough is approximately 16 miles (27 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Slough is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading 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 Reading to Slough:
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Slough station (SLO).
  • Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Slough, Wellington Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Slough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Tfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western to go to Slough by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Reading Buses to go to Slough by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Reading to Slough with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Elizabeth Line, first_great_western.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Reading Buses.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Slough often also extend their vacation to go to London, Longford, Birmingham, Manchester, Leicester. 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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