How to travel from Cardiff to Slough

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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Slough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Slough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 111 miles (179 km)

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$78

Average price

$26

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2h 30m

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2h 0m

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30m

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4h 44m

Average total duration

4h 14m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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National Express

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from Cardiff to Slough

How to get from Cardiff to Slough by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Cardiff to Slough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western RailwayL23182+Elizabeth lineL24016
    10:20 AM2h01
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    12:21 PMSlough station (SLO)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:25 PM3h20
    Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
    2:45 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayL23178+Elizabeth lineL24015
    8:23 AM1h58
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    10:21 AMSlough station (SLO)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayL23180+Elizabeth lineL24009
    9:19 AM2h02
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    11:21 AMSlough station (SLO)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayL23179+Elizabeth lineL24114
    8:51 AM2h00
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    10:51 AMSlough station (SLO)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayL23183+Elizabeth lineL24109
    11:20 AM2h01
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    1:21 PMSlough station (SLO)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM3h30
    Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
    11:15 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM3h50
    Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
    11:35 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:50 PM3h40
    Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)
    6:30 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Slough

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 Cardiff to Slough.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Slough including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Slough is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Slough:

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Slough costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Slough is by train with an average journey time of 1h 58m.

Other travel options to Slough take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

The distance from Cardiff to Slough is approximately 111 miles (179 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Slough is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Slough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Slough:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Slough station (SLO).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Slough, Wellington Street.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Slough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Slough by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Slough by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Slough often also extend their vacation to go to London, Longford, Reading, Birmingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Slough and these popular destinations at a great price.

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