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Compare bus and train for Slough to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Slough to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Slough to Leicester
How to get from Slough to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Slough to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RE702 · NX440Cheapest
RE702 · NX440Fastest
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RE702 · NX440
RE702 · NX440
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Leicester:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Leicester costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and Leicester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Slough station (SLO) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with East Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London) to go to Leicester by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London).
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