How to travel from Slough to Reading

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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 Kč213. 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 Kč213, and a bus costs an average of Kč423.

Distance: 16 miles (27 km)

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

Kč411

Average price

Cheapest

Kč882

Average price

Kč163

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

52m

Average total duration

Fastest

22m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 42m

Average total duration

1h 12m

Onboard

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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

Elizabeth line

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Direct Options

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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 Kč411.

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

A train is Kč471 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Slough to Reading costing on average Kč882.

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.

Travel options
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 RailwayC48204
    9:26 AM0h20
    Slough station (SLO)
    9:46 AMReading station (RDG)
    2141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayC48204
    9:26 AM0h20
    Slough station (SLO)
    9:46 AMReading station (RDG)
    2141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC48204
    9:26 AM0h20
    Slough station (SLO)
    9:46 AMReading station (RDG)
    2141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC48213
    11:54 AM0h20
    Slough station (SLO)
    12:14 PMReading station (RDG)
    2141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC48211
    11:26 AM0h20
    Slough station (SLO)
    11:46 AMReading station (RDG)
    2141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15392
    6:39 AM0h21
    Slough station (SLO)
    7:00 AMReading station (RDG)
    2141One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
    4:00 AM1h41
    Slough, Wellington Street
    5:41 AMReading, Blagrave Street
    8801One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
    4:30 AM1h42
    Slough, Wellington Street
    6:12 AMReading, Blagrave Street
    8801One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
    5:00 AM1h42
    Slough, Wellington Street
    6:42 AMReading, Blagrave Street
    8801One-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.

FAQs
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 Kč411.

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

A train is Kč471 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Slough to Reading costing on average Kč882.

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 National Express, Reading Buses, Thames Valley Buses to go to Reading by bus.
  • Travel with Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Reading by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Slough to Reading with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Reading Buses.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR).
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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