How to travel from Slough to Reading

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Elizabeth line
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Compare train and bus for Slough to Reading

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. 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 $10, and a bus costs an average of $20.

Distance: 16 miles (27 km)

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Driving

$19

Average price

Cheapest

$42

Average price

$8

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

52m

Average total duration

Fastest

22m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 42m

Average total duration

1h 12m

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33m

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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 Reading is a train with an average price of $19 (€16).

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

A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Slough to Reading costing on average $42 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 22m.

Other travel options to Reading 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 Reading including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Slough to Reading among Omio's users.

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from Slough to Reading

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Great Western RailwayW34871
    9:35 AM0h12
    Slough station (SLO)
    9:47 AMReading station (RDG)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayW34871
    9:35 AM0h12
    Slough station (SLO)
    9:47 AMReading station (RDG)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW34871
    9:35 AM0h12
    Slough station (SLO)
    9:47 AMReading station (RDG)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayW34911
    6:35 PM0h12
    Slough station (SLO)
    6:47 PMReading station (RDG)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC33070
    5:35 PM0h12
    Slough station (SLO)
    5:47 PMReading station (RDG)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC33330
    5:54 PM0h21
    Slough station (SLO)
    6:15 PMReading station (RDG)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
    4:30 AM1h40
    Slough, Wellington Street
    6:10 AMReading, Blagrave Street
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
    9:35 AM1h40
    Slough, Wellington Street
    11:15 AMReading, Blagrave Street
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
    5:00 AM1h40
    Slough, Wellington Street
    6:40 AMReading, Blagrave Street
    $411One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Slough to Reading

Travel to Reading 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 Reading.

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There are 2 options to travel between Slough and Reading including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Slough to Reading is a train with an average price of $19 (€16).

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

A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Slough to Reading costing on average $42 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 22m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 12m.

The distance from Slough to Reading is approximately 16 miles (27 km).
The average frequency per day from Slough to Reading is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

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