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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 $26. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$57 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Southampton costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
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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.
10:00 PM4h45Slough2:45 AMSouthampton$261One-way0 transfers
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10:00 PM4h45Slough2:45 AMSouthampton$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 PM4h45Slough2:45 AMSouthampton$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Southampton:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Southampton costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 17 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.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
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