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Compare train and bus for Slough to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Cambridge:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Cambridge costing on average $88 (€71).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
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How to get from Slough to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Slough to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:16 PM4h39Slough4:55 PMCambridge$391One-way0 transfers
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- 12:16 PM4h39Slough4:55 PMCambridge$391One-way0 transfers
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- 12:16 PM4h39Slough4:55 PMCambridge$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Cambridge:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Cambridge costing on average $88 (€71).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Trains mostly depart from Slough station (SLO) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Travel with FlixBus, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Cambridge by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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