How to travel from Slough to Southampton

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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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Bus
Driving

$56

Average price

$37

Average price

Cheapest

$23

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 37m

Average total duration

3h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 25m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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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 Southampton is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Slough and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Slough to Southampton among Omio's users.

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from Slough to Southampton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressRE703 · NX032
    11:00 PM2h30
    Slough, Wellington Street
    1:30 AMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressRE703 · NX032
    11:00 PM2h30
    Slough, Wellington Street
    1:30 AMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01004+Elizabeth lineC37228
    10:17 AM1h25
    Slough station (SLO)
    11:42 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01001+Elizabeth lineC37210
    9:17 AM1h25
    Slough station (SLO)
    10:42 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG01007+Elizabeth lineC37248
    11:18 AM1h26
    Slough station (SLO)
    12:44 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • South Western RailwayL79357 · L78768+Great Western RailwayW34876
    10:35 AM1h59
    Slough station (SLO)
    12:34 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressRE703 · NX032
    9:00 PM2h50
    Slough, Wellington Street
    11:50 PMSouthampton, University
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRE703 · NX032
    7:50 PM2h55
    Slough, Wellington Street
    10:45 PMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressRE703 · NX032
    9:00 PM3h05
    Slough, Wellington Street
    12:05 AMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Slough to Southampton

Travel to Southampton 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 Southampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Slough and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Slough to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Slough to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 7m.

The distance from Slough to Southampton is approximately 54 miles (88 km).
The average frequency per day from Slough to Southampton is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Slough to Southampton:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Slough to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Slough to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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