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. Slough deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
€88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Slough in December
Estimated hotel price
€88
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Slough to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around €33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €35 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Slough takes 217 km and will cost you around €4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €9 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Slough to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around €33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €35 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Slough takes 217 km and will cost you around €4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €9 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.

Airlines serving Slough

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Slough

Most booked hotels in Slough

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€84+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€174+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€110+
Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€100+
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€125+
Holiday Inn Express London - Heathrow T5
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€91+

Hiring a car in Slough

Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.97 and €27.96. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.97 and €27.96. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.