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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Slough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Slough:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Slough costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.17. The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Slough:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Slough costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Slough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Slough, Wellington Street.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Slough station (SLO).
- Travel with National Express to go to Slough by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Slough by train.
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