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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 46m. 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 $37.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Leicester:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Leicester costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
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 · NX44010:00 PM6h30Slough, Wellington Street4:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
RE702 · NX44010:00 PM6h30Slough, Wellington Street4:30 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
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C479106:55 PM2h14Slough station (SLO)9:09 PMLeicester station (LEI)$461One-way2 transfers
Other options
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
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C479189:26 PM2h20Slough station (SLO)11:46 PMLeicester station (LEI)$241One-way2 transfers
C37627+
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C211508:22 PM2h23Slough station (SLO)10:45 PMLeicester station (LEI)$241One-way2 transfers
C37578+
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C217757:52 PM2h26Slough station (SLO)10:18 PMLeicester station (LEI)$241One-way2 transfers
RE702 · NX4405:42 AM4h28Slough, Wellington Street10:10 AMLeicester, Braunstone$191One-way1 transfer
RE702 · NX4405:42 AM4h38Slough, Wellington Street10:20 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$191One-way1 transfer
RE702 · NX4404:18 PM4h42Slough, Wellington Street9:00 PMLeicester, Braunstone$191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Leicester:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Leicester costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
- Around 25 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 East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL) to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London) to go to Leicester by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London).
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