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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 an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Slough to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Slough to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Leicester:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Leicester costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 4h 3m versus 2h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.

7:50 AM 2h30 Slough 10:20 AM Leicester $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:50 AM 2h30 Slough 10:20 AM Leicester $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:50 AM 2h30 Slough 10:20 AM Leicester $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:55 PM 3h05 Slough 9:00 PM Leicester $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:00 PM 4h55 Slough 1:55 AM Leicester $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:49 AM 5h26 Slough 1:15 PM Leicester $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Leicester:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Leicester costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 20 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Slough station (SLO) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Leicester by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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