Slough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Slough

With a population of 134,072, Slough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

Where to Eat in Slough

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Crown Inn (Crown Lane) and Nashtaa cafe (21 London Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Slough

Slough in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Slough in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Slough in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 66 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Slough, with an average rainfall of 38 mm.

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How to Get to Slough

Plane

When flying to Slough, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Slough from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Slough to Oxford takes 0h 59m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city centre, Slough Datchet is the busiest station in Slough. Another popular train station is Slough, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Slough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 33 km from Slough. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Slough takes 217 km and will cost you around $23. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Slough Langley, Slough, located 4 km from the city centre of Slough. Slough Heathrow Windsor Marriott is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Slough, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Slough from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Slough to Oxford takes 0h 59m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city centre, Slough Datchet is the busiest station in Slough. Another popular train station is Slough, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Slough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 33 km from Slough. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Slough takes 217 km and will cost you around $23. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Slough Langley, Slough, located 4 km from the city centre of Slough. Slough Heathrow Windsor Marriott is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Slough

Airlines serving Slough

Lufthansa
Good (4,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,474 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (872 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,152 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,991 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (447 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,695 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (939 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,057 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,663 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (773 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Slough

Most booked hotels in Slough

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$102+
Sofitel London Heathrow
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$249+
Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$167+
Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$109+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$171+
Travelodge Slough
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$68+

Hiring a car in Slough

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Slough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.66 and $48.87. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Slough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.66 and $48.87. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.