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River & Rowing Museum
Museum beside the river covering rowing, the Thames, and Henley history. Interactive displays and Regatta stories make it one of the town's main cultural stops.
Trains from Slough to Henley-on-Thames run on average 5 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 25m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:31 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Museum beside the river covering rowing, the Thames, and Henley history. Interactive displays and Regatta stories make it one of the town's main cultural stops.
Small gallery and arts venue presenting changing exhibitions by local and visiting artists. A useful stop for contemporary art in the town centre.
Compact community museum in nearby River and Rowing Museum collections context is unavailable, so this local heritage display offers added background on the area.
Tree-lined riverside promenade and park popular for boating views, picnics, and Regatta atmosphere. It is one of the best places for a relaxed walk.
Picturesque waterside reach south of the centre known for footpaths, rowing views, and access towards the Regatta course and countryside.
Historic shopping street with traditional buildings, independent shops, and easy access to the river. It is ideal for exploring the town centre on foot.
An Oxfordshire sausage of pork, veal, lemon and herbs, linked to nearby Oxford and long served across local pubs and homes.
A soft, baked rich cheese from Oxfordshire, often served warm with bread. It is a notable regional dairy speciality from the Thames Valley area.
A traditional Oxfordshire plum and almond tart or pie, associated with local fruit growing and country baking in the county.
Smart riverside dining in a historic hotel, known for polished modern British cooking and a refined setting near the bridge.
Popular modern British bistro with steak, seafood and grill dishes in a stylish yet relaxed central Henley setting.
Lively pub and dining room serving British favourites, local drinks and seasonal dishes close to the Thames.
Moderate for southern England: rooms and dining can be pricey, but pubs, cafés and rail links keep typical visitor costs below London.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafés and pubs: optional small change or round up.
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Most Slough to Henley-on-Thames trains use the Slough to Henley-on-Thames station pair. Use this guide to compare Slough and Henley-on-Thames train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Slough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Moon and Spoon, The Red Lion
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Slough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Slough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Slough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Slough: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Slough: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor, Moxy Slough, Travelodge Slough.
Henley-on-Thames has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Henley-on-Thames.
Wi-Fi is available at Henley-on-Thames.
Ticket office support is available at Henley-on-Thames.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Henley-on-Thames: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Henley-on-Thames: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Henley-on-Thames: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station. This station has step free access to the platform. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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