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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Slough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Swindon to Slough:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Slough costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (51m by train vs 1h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Swindon to Slough
How to get from Swindon to Slough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Slough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 AM1h50Swindon6:55 AMSloughFind prices1 transfer
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- 5:05 AM1h50Swindon6:55 AMSloughFind prices1 transfer
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- 5:05 AM1h50Swindon6:55 AMSloughFind prices1 transfer
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- 5:55 AM2h01Swindon7:56 AMSloughFind prices1 transfer
- 8:15 AM2h03Swindon10:18 AMSloughFind prices1 transfer
- 3:15 PM2h03Swindon5:18 PMSloughFind prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Slough:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Slough costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Slough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Slough station (SLO).
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) and arrive in Slough, Wellington Street.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Slough by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Slough by bus.
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