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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 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 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).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
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How to get from Slough to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Slough to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W348719:35 AM0h12Slough station (SLO)9:47 AMReading station (RDG)$201One-way0 transfers
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W348719:35 AM0h12Slough station (SLO)9:47 AMReading station (RDG)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W348719:35 AM0h12Slough station (SLO)9:47 AMReading station (RDG)$201One-way0 transfers
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W349116:35 PM0h12Slough station (SLO)6:47 PMReading station (RDG)$201One-way0 transfers
C330705:35 PM0h12Slough station (SLO)5:47 PMReading station (RDG)$201One-way0 transfers
C333305:54 PM0h21Slough station (SLO)6:15 PMReading station (RDG)$201One-way0 transfers
RE703 · RRRA14:30 AM1h40Slough, Wellington Street6:10 AMReading, Blagrave Street$411One-way1 transfer
RE703 · RRRA19:35 AM1h40Slough, Wellington Street11:15 AMReading, Blagrave Street$411One-way1 transfer
RE703 · RRRA15:00 AM1h40Slough, Wellington Street6:40 AMReading, Blagrave Street$411One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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