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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Slough to Reading
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Slough to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Reading will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 buses that leave Slough for Reading every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 27 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Slough to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 27 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£31 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Slough to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Slough to Reading coaches for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:50 Slough | 1h57 | 19:47 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Slough to Reading
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Buses from Slough to Reading run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 02:39, the last at 23:07. The fastest coach covers the 27 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 27 km |
Average bus duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 02:39 |
Last bus 23:07 |
Bus providers: National Express, Reading Buses from Slough to ReadingYou can travel by bus between Slough to Reading with National Express, Reading Buses for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Slough to Reading coach
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