The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Slough
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Slough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Slough will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ipswich for Slough every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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 Ipswich to Slough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, and a coach costs an average of £46.
Distance: 135 km
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Slough
Trains from Ipswich to Slough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Ipswich to Slough trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Ipswich and Slough from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ipswich to Slough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Slough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:20 Saturday 05:00 - 21:20 Sunday 07:20 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Close to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on station forecourt.
- 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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