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Compare train and bus for Slough to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Slough to Birmingham 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 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Birmingham:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Birmingham costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Slough to Birmingham
How to get from Slough to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Slough to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:32 AM5h43Slough3:15 PMBirmingham$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:32 AM5h43Slough3:15 PMBirmingham$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:00 PM3h40Slough12:40 AMBirmingham$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:17 PM4h42Slough11:59 PMBirmingham$211One-way0 transfers
4:40 PM4h20Slough9:00 PMBirmingham$251One-way0 transfers
12:25 PM6h00Slough6:25 PMBirmingham$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Birmingham:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Birmingham costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Slough station (SLO) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley to go to Birmingham by bus.
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