How to travel from Slough to Manchester

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Slough to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Slough to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $73.

Distance: 152 miles (246 km)

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Flight

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$98

Average price

$134

Average price

6h 29m

Average total duration

5h 59m

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30m

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4h 19m

Average total duration

3h 49m

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30m

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4h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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from Slough to Manchester

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

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bus

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

National Express
05:18PM7h07
Slough
12:25AMManchester
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
05:18PM7h07
Slough
12:25AMManchester
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:40AM5h10
Slough
05:50AMManchester
$471One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
03:42PM6h58
Slough
10:40PMManchester
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:15AM7h15
Slough
05:30PMManchester
$391One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Slough to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.

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There are 3 options to travel between Slough and Manchester including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Slough to Manchester is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A train is $0.91 (€0.74) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Slough to Manchester costing on average $21 (€17).

A train is $53 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Slough to Manchester costing on average $73 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 18m.

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Slough to Manchester is approximately 152 miles (246 km).
The average frequency per day from Slough to Manchester is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Slough to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Slough station (SLO) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Slough to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Slough to Manchester:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Slough to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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