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Compare bus and train for Slough to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. 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 train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Oxford:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Slough to Oxford costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Slough to Oxford
How to get from Slough to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Slough to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C37271+
Y154231:49 PM0h54Slough station (SLO)2:43 PMOxford station (OXF)$321One-way1 transfer
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Y154231:49 PM0h54Slough station (SLO)2:43 PMOxford station (OXF)$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C37271+
Y154231:49 PM0h54Slough station (SLO)2:43 PMOxford station (OXF)$321One-way1 transfer
Other options
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Y154252:47 PM0h55Slough station (SLO)3:42 PMOxford station (OXF)$321One-way1 transfer
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W3488412:17 PM0h58Slough station (SLO)1:15 PMOxford station (OXF)$321One-way1 transfer
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W348942:17 PM0h59Slough station (SLO)3:16 PMOxford station (OXF)$321One-way1 transfer
RE703 · TAOXF10:30 PM1h50Slough, Wellington Street12:20 AMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride$431One-way1 transfer
RE703 · TAOXF7:30 AM2h00Slough, Wellington Street9:30 AMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride$431One-way1 transfer
RE703 · TAOXF4:00 AM2h00Slough, Wellington Street6:00 AMOxford,Thornhill Park and Ride$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Oxford:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Slough to Oxford costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and Oxford 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 Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Thames Valley Buses to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Oxford by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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