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 Chris Wheeler at The Crown Inn, Farnham Royal (Crown Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Slough

Slough in January
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Slough in January
Estimated hotel price
£72
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 domestic flight to Slough departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Slough to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Slough takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. 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 domestic flight to Slough departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Slough to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Slough takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. 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 (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Slough

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 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)
£70+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£149+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Holiday Inn Express London - Heathrow T5
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£75+
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£72+

Hiring a car in Slough

Hiring a car in Slough costs £37 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Slough costs £37 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.