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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 $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Birmingham:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Birmingham costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
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.
- RE703 · NX21011:00 PM4h20Slough, Wellington Street3:20 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- RE703 · NX21011:00 PM4h20Slough, Wellington Street3:20 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G00874+
W3488612:35 PM2h11Slough station (SLO)2:46 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$1091One-way1 transfer
Other options
L38478+
Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+C4787811:03 AM3h01Slough station (SLO)2:04 PMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)$561One-way2 transfers- L38525+C47874+Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone10:03 AM3h07Slough station (SLO)1:10 PMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)$561One-way2 transfers
- S93898+
F09319+Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone10:21 AM3h19Slough station (SLO)1:40 PMBirmingham Moor Street (BMO)$561One-way2 transfers
- RE702 · NX4007:56 PM4h49Slough, Wellington Street12:45 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$261One-way1 transfer
- RE702 · NX5419:36 AM5h04Slough, Wellington Street2:40 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$261One-way1 transfer
- RE702 · NX5418:33 AM5h07Slough, Wellington Street1:40 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Birmingham:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Birmingham costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
- Around 14 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 National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Birmingham by train.
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