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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Slough
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
27 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Slough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Slough will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Reading for Slough every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 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.
L1719008:410h19
Reading station (RDG)09:00Slough station (SLO)
£161One-way
0 changes
G2409609:240h22
Reading station (RDG)09:46Slough station (SLO)
£161One-way
0 changes
L1684708:210h13
Reading station (RDG)08:34Slough station (SLO)
£161One-way
0 changes
L1684809:290h10
Reading station (RDG)09:39Slough station (SLO)
£161One-way
0 changes
G2401408:230h22
Reading station (RDG)08:45Slough station (SLO)
£161One-way
0 changes
L1684809:290h10
Reading station (RDG)09:39Slough station (SLO)
£161One-way
0 changes
L1684708:210h13
Reading station (RDG)08:34Slough station (SLO)
£161One-way
0 changes
L1719008:410h19
Reading station (RDG)09:00Slough station (SLO)
£161One-way
0 changes
G2409609:240h22
Reading station (RDG)09:46Slough station (SLO)
£161One-way
0 changes
G2401408:230h22
Reading station (RDG)08:45Slough station (SLO)
£161One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Reading to Slough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. 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 £8, and a coach costs an average of £30.
Distance: 27 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Reading to Slough train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Slough trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 07:16
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L23470 | On time 08:13 Reading station (RDG) | 0h19 | 08:32 Slough station (SLO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G24183 | On time 08:29 Reading station (RDG) | 0h22 | 08:51 Slough station (SLO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P33120 | On time 08:43 Reading station (RDG) | 0h19 | 09:02 Slough station (SLO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G24224 | On time 08:59 Reading station (RDG) | 0h22 | 09:21 Slough station (SLO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L23473 | On time 09:12 Reading station (RDG) | 0h20 | 09:32 Slough station (SLO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G24263 | On time 09:29 Reading station (RDG) | 0h22 | 09:51 Slough station (SLO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 05:53 Reading | 0h18 | 06:11 Slough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Slough
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Slough run on average 7 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 15m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Tfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western from Reading to Slough trainsTfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Slough from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15m
Cheapest Price
£14
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Tfl Rail
About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18m
Cheapest Price
£9
Tfl Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Elizabeth Line
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
21m
Cheapest Price
£11
Elizabeth Line frequency
26 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
12m
Cheapest Price
£22
first_great_western frequency
24 a day
FAQs: Reading to Slough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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.
For a visit to Slough, one to two days is generally sufficient to explore the main attractions and get a feel for the area, considering its proximity to Windsor and other nearby sites.
The train journey from Reading to Slough is relatively short and primarily passes through urban and suburban areas, offering limited scenic views compared to more rural routes.
Yes, there is a direct train between Reading and Slough. The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Tfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western.
Booking trains from Reading to Slough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading to Slough can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £14.
Yes, a day trip from Reading to Slough is feasible. The journey takes 15m and covers 27 km. Trains operate with a frequency of 7 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Slough is by train, costing approximately £8.
The train distance from Reading to Slough is 27 km.
To get from Reading to Slough, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train station in Reading that goes to Slough is Reading station (RDG), and it arrives at Slough station (SLO).
The train journey from Reading to Slough covers a distance of 27 km and takes approximately 15m. Trains run 7 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading to Slough.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading to Slough.
The first train from Reading to Slough leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Reading to Slough departs at 23:57.
Trains from Reading to Slough run approximately 7 times per day.
There is no night train service from Reading to Slough.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Slough
Reading
Slough
The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to Slough.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Tilehurst
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminate at Tilehurst: Station forecourt All other buses: A329 Oxford Road bus stops near the station
The major train station for arrivals in Slough is Slough. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Slough for your journey to Slough from Reading.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
5Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is via Brunel Way.
Dining
- The Moon and Spoon
- The Red Lion
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
- Moxy Slough
- Travelodge Slough
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 36 places, covered
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to London and Reading
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Slough
- Train: Great Western Railway services
- Bus: Several local bus services available
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