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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 $24 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Leicester:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Leicester costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 4h 5m 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.
- RE702 · NX4406:59 PM4h31Slough, Wellington Street11:30 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- RE702 · NX4406:59 PM4h31Slough, Wellington Street11:30 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C56377+C21658 · EM7346003:25 PM3h26Slough station (SLO)6:51 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1301One-way3 transfers
Other options
GW088600+C02756+W70921 · EM7393009:00 AM4h51Slough station (SLO)1:51 PMLeicester station (LEI)$811One-way5 transfers- C37614+W45441+C21768 · EM7348002:40 PM3h31Slough station (SLO)6:11 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1301One-way3 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+W70879 · EM7343004:08 PM3h43Slough station (SLO)7:51 PMLeicester station (LEI)$1301One-way3 transfers
- RE702 · NX4408:33 AM4h42Slough, Wellington Street1:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
- RE702 · NX4407:31 AM4h44Slough, Wellington Street12:15 PMLeicester, Braunstone$201One-way1 transfer
- RE702 · NX4409:36 AM4h54Slough, Wellington Street2:30 PMLeicester, Braunstone$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Leicester:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Leicester costing on average $91.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 22 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, New Bharat Coaches (Southall, London).
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