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Compare train and bus for Slough to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Birmingham:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Birmingham costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 2h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- 12:16 PM5h54Slough6:10 PMBirmingham$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:16 PM5h54Slough6:10 PMBirmingham$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:30 PM3h50Slough2:20 AMBirmingham$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:36 AM5h04Slough2:40 PMBirmingham$221One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 PM3h50Slough1:20 AMBirmingham$311One-way0 transfers
- 12:10 PM4h25Slough4:35 PMBirmingham$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Birmingham:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Birmingham costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) 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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