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, Nashtaa cafe (21 London Rd) and Kai's Restaurant (467 Bath Road) are great picks.

When to visit Slough

Slough in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Slough in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Slough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by Train. The train journey from Slough to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Slough Datchet is the busiest station in Slough. Another popular train station is Slough, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Slough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 20 miles 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Slough takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Slough Langley, Slough, located 2 miles from the city centre of Slough. Slough Heathrow Windsor Marriott is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Slough, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Slough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by Train. The train journey from Slough to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Slough Datchet is the busiest station in Slough. Another popular train station is Slough, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Slough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 20 miles 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Slough takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Slough Langley, Slough, located 2 miles from the city centre of Slough. Slough Heathrow Windsor Marriott is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Slough

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Slough

Average rates range from around £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £144 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£164+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£95+
Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Travelodge Slough
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£48+
Holiday Inn Express London - Heathrow T5
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£68+

Hiring a car in Slough

Hiring a car in Slough costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Standard (Ford Mondeo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Slough, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Slough costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. Standard (Ford Mondeo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Slough, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.