The cheapest and fastest trains from Slough to Smethwick
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slough to Smethwick is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Smethwick will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 4 trains that leave Slough for Smethwick 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 145 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 44 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 coach and train for Slough to Smethwick
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Smethwick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 145 km
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£51 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Slough to Smethwick train times
The table below shows live departures for Slough to Smethwick trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:35 Slough | 3h44 | 07:19 Smethwick | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:47 Slough | 2h53 | 07:40 Smethwick | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:52 Slough | 2h57 | 07:49 Smethwick | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:54 Slough | 2h46 | 07:40 Smethwick | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Slough to Smethwick
Trains from Slough to Smethwick run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 145 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 145 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 04:17 |
Last train 21:55 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Slough to Smethwick trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Slough and Smethwick from £10. 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 Smethwick train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slough to Smethwick 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 Smethwick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Slough and Smethwick
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:15 - 13:00 Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Oldbury Road immediately in front of the station entrance at the public service bus stop for both directions.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 13:00 Friday 07:00 - 17:00 Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall; the key is available from staff at the Booking Office. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 07:00-13:00, Friday 07:00-17:00, Saturday 09:00-16:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Halfords Lane, located at the main entrance to the station car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down at public service bus stops on either side of Rolfe Street immediately in front of main entrance to station building.
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