Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Slough to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Slough

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Crown Inn at Burnham Beeches (Crown Ln) and Nashtaa Slough (21 London Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Slough

Slough in December
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Slough in December
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by LNER. The train journey from Slough to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around $87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $92 for a 3h 50m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Slough using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Slough takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 225 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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by LNER. The train journey from Slough to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around $87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $92 for a 3h 50m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Slough using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Slough takes 209 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 225 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

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Slough

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,803 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,759 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,236 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,342 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,739 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,178 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,937 reviews)
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Where to stay in Slough

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $251 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Slough

Most booked hotels in Slough

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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$301+
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Legoland Windsor Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Copthorne Hotel Slough Windsor
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$122+
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Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$95+
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Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$187+
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De Vere Beaumont Estate
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$197+
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Hiring a car in Slough

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.93 and $47.91. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.93 and $47.91. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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