How to travel from Slough to Reading

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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

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22m

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30m

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1h 42m

Average total duration

1h 12m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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from Slough to Reading

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
10:10AM1h55
Slough, Wellington Street
12:05PMReading, Blagrave Street
$451One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
10:10AM1h55
Slough, Wellington Street
12:05PMReading, Blagrave Street
$451One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
04:00AM1h41
Slough, Wellington Street
05:41AMReading, Blagrave Street
$451One-way
1 transfer

Other options

National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
09:00AM1h45
Slough, Wellington Street
10:45AMReading, Blagrave Street
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
11:10AM2h16
Slough, Wellington Street
01:26PMReading, Blagrave Street
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRE703 · RRRA1
12:10PM1h56
Slough, Wellington Street
02:06PMReading, Blagrave Street
$451One-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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Slough to Reading is a train with an average price of $9 (€8).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 16m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 45m.

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

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 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Slough to Reading with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Tfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western.
  • 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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