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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. 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 Kai's Restaurant (467 Bath Road) are great picks.

When to visit Slough

Slough in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Slough in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Slough to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $97 for a 1h 53m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Slough takes 153 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 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 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Slough to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $97 for a 1h 53m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Slough takes 153 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 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

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Slough

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Slough

Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Slough

Most booked hotels in Slough

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Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$353+
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Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$161+
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Copthorne Hotel Slough Windsor
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$135+
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Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$223+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Heathrow T5
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$139+
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Hiring a car in Slough

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.09 and $46.78. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.09 and $46.78. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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