How to travel from Slough to Luton

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Compare bus and train for Slough to Luton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 26 miles (43 km)

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Driving

€24

Average price

€15

Average price

Cheapest

€10

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 12m

Average total duration

1h 42m

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30m

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52m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.0kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Elizabeth line

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National Express

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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 Luton is a bus with an average price of €15.

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

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Luton costing on average €24.

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Slough and Luton including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Slough to Luton among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-13.96. The journey takes 1h 11m versus 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Slough to Luton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressRE702 · NXA1
    9:36 AM3h29
    Slough, Wellington Street
    1:05 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressRE702 · NXA1
    9:36 AM3h29
    Slough, Wellington Street
    1:05 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Elizabeth lineC37728+ThameslinkC02613
    9:08 AM1h35
    Slough station (SLO)
    10:43 AMLuton station (LUT)
    211One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Elizabeth lineC37686+ThameslinkC02610
    8:38 AM1h35
    Slough station (SLO)
    10:13 AMLuton station (LUT)
    211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Elizabeth lineC37640+ThameslinkC02609
    8:08 AM1h35
    Slough station (SLO)
    9:43 AMLuton station (LUT)
    211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayC47863+East Midlands RailwayC41872+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International
    8:32 AM1h36
    Slough station (SLO)
    10:08 AMLuton station (LUT)
    211One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressRE702 · NXA1
    5:12 PM3h48
    Slough, Wellington Street
    9:00 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    201One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRE702 · NXA1
    4:12 PM3h53
    Slough, Wellington Street
    8:05 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    201One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRE702 · NXA1
    6:59 PM3h26
    Slough, Wellington Street
    10:25 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
    211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Slough to Luton

Travel to Luton 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 Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Slough and Luton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Slough to Luton is a bus with an average price of €15.

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

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Luton costing on average €24.

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 12m.

The distance from Slough to Luton is approximately 26 miles (43 km).
The average frequency per day from Slough to Luton is:
  • Around 30 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Slough to Luton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Slough station (SLO) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Slough to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Elizabeth line, Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Luton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley to go to Luton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Slough to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.
Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.

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