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Compare train and bus for Slough to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Southampton:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Southampton costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Slough to Southampton
How to get from Slough to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Slough to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RE703 · NX03211:00 PM2h30Slough, Wellington Street1:30 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
RE703 · NX03211:00 PM2h30Slough, Wellington Street1:30 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C3722810:17 AM1h25Slough station (SLO)11:42 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$591One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C372109:17 AM1h25Slough station (SLO)10:42 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$591One-way1 transfer
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C3724811:18 AM1h26Slough station (SLO)12:44 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$591One-way1 transfer
L79357 · L78768+
W3487610:35 AM1h59Slough station (SLO)12:34 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$591One-way2 transfers
RE703 · NX0329:00 PM2h50Slough, Wellington Street11:50 PMSouthampton, University$381One-way1 transfer
RE703 · NX0327:50 PM2h55Slough, Wellington Street10:45 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$381One-way1 transfer
RE703 · NX0329:00 PM3h05Slough, Wellington Street12:05 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Southampton:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Southampton costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Slough, Wellington Street and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
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