The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Slough
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Slough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Slough will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cheltenham for Slough every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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 train and coach for Cheltenham to Slough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 111 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£47 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cheltenham to Slough train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Slough trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:52 Cheltenham | 1h59 | 17:51 Slough | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 20 November | |||||
![]() | 04:53 Cheltenham | 2h14 | 07:07 Slough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:03 Cheltenham | 2h18 | 10:21 Slough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:32 Cheltenham | 2h19 | 10:51 Slough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Slough
Trains from Cheltenham to Slough run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 22:24 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cheltenham to Slough trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cheltenham and Slough from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Slough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Slough by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Slough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Slough
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is via Brunel Way.
- The Moon and Spoon
- The Red Lion
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
- Moxy Slough
- Travelodge Slough
- Located in the main hall
- 36 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to London and Reading
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Great Western Railway services
- Bus: Several local bus services available
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