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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £366.
Distance: 289 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£113 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £366 Average Price | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Slough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Slough:
A coach is £81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Slough costing on average £113.
A coach is £333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Slough costing on average £366.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Coach takes on average 6h 58m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (3h 22m by train vs 3h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £113 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Slough from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Preston to Slough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Slough are London, Oxford, Reading and Bath. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Slough on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Reading is a busy Thames Valley town known for its music festival, business links and the remains of Reading Abbey. The centre combines modern shopping with riverside paths and a lively food and arts scene.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Travel to Slough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Slough.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Slough:
A coach is £81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Slough costing on average £113.
A coach is £333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Slough costing on average £366.
Other travel options to Slough take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Coach takes on average 6h 58m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Slough as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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