How to travel from Slough to London

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Compare train and bus for Slough to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 20 miles (33 km)

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Driving

$19

Average price

$6

Average price

Cheapest

$27

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(fuel + tolls)

55m

Average total duration

Fastest

25m

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30m

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1h 42m

Average total duration

1h 12m

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30m

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59m

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Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Slough to London is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to London costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Slough to London is by train with an average journey time of 25m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Slough and London including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Slough to London among Omio's users.

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from Slough to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressRE702
    6:25 AM0h57
    Slough, Wellington Street
    7:22 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressRE702
    6:25 AM0h57
    Slough, Wellington Street
    7:22 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC00668
    8:41 AM0h14
    Slough station (SLO)
    8:55 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC47869
    9:02 AM0h18
    Slough station (SLO)
    9:20 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC48612
    8:03 AM0h19
    Slough station (SLO)
    8:22 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Elizabeth lineC37479
    7:46 AM0h29
    Slough station (SLO)
    8:15 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressRE702
    7:31 AM0h59
    Slough, Wellington Street
    8:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressRE702
    8:58 PM1h04
    Slough, Wellington Street
    10:02 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressRE702
    7:56 PM1h08
    Slough, Wellington Street
    9:04 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Slough to London

Travel to London 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 London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Slough and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Slough to London is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to London costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Slough to London is by train with an average journey time of 25m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 12m.

The distance from Slough to London is approximately 20 miles (33 km).
The average frequency per day from Slough to London is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and London 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 London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Slough station (SLO) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Slough to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL), South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Reading Buses, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Carousel Buses to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Slough to London with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL), South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 19 direct buses per day with National Express, Reading Buses.
Omio customers who travel from Slough to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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