4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Slough to Derby
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slough to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Derby will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 4 trains that leave Slough for Derby every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 168 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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 Slough to Derby
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Slough to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 168 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£53 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Slough to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Slough to Derby trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:08 Slough | 3h01 | 15:09 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
| 05:08 Slough | 3h03 | 08:11 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:15 Slough | 2h56 | 09:11 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:15 Slough | 2h53 | 10:08 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Slough to Derby
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Trains from Slough to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 22:21 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western from Slough to Derby trainsEast Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western trains will get you between Slough and Derby from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Slough to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slough to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Slough and Derby
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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