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Compare bus and train 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 €8. 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 €8, and a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Slough to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Reading:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Slough to Reading costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and Reading 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 Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with Tfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express, Reading Buses to go to Reading by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Tfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western.
- 0 direct buses per day with Reading Buses.
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