How to travel from Slough to Cardiff

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Compare train and bus for Slough to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €37.

Distance: 111 miles (179 km)

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€77

Average price

€18

Average price

Cheapest

2h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 53m

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30m

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4h 36m

Average total duration

4h 6m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

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National Express

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from Slough to Cardiff

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
07:10PM5h45
Slough
12:55AMCardiff
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
07:10PM5h45
Slough
12:55AMCardiff
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:17PM5h43
Slough
12:00AMCardiff
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
08:02PM5h53
Slough
01:55AMCardiff
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Slough to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff 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 Slough to Cardiff.

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There are 2 options to travel between Slough and Cardiff including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Slough to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Cardiff costing on average $47 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 28m.

The distance from Slough to Cardiff is approximately 111 miles (179 km).
The average frequency per day from Slough to Cardiff is:
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and Cardiff 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 Slough to Cardiff:
  • Trains mostly depart from Slough station (SLO) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Lymington Pier.
  • Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Slough to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western to go to Cardiff by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Slough to Cardiff:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Slough to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.

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