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, Chris Wheeler at The Crown Inn, Farnham Royal (Crown Ln) and Kai's Restaurant (467 Bath Road) are great picks.

When to visit Slough

Slough in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Slough in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
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 Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $55 for a 1h 33m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Slough takes 193 km and will cost you around $24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 209 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 Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $55 for a 1h 33m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Slough takes 193 km and will cost you around $24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 209 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 (7,101 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,347 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,634 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,821 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,097 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,437 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,798 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,510 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,654 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (796 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,338 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,287 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,531 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (356 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,219 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (848 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,333 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
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Where to stay in Slough

Average rates range from around $179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $238 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Slough

Most booked hotels in Slough

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$104+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$281+
Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$144+
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$214+
Travelodge Slough
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$69+
Holiday Inn Express London - Heathrow T5
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$147+

Hiring a car in Slough

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.05 and $48.06. 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, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.05 and $48.06. 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, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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