Slough travel guide

Slough Tourism | Slough Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Slough has to offer.

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
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Slough in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Slough in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Slough, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Slough from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Slough to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city center, Slough Datchet is the busiest station in Slough. Another popular train station is Slough, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Slough is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 20 miles from Slough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Slough takes 110 miles and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Slough Langley, Slough, located 2 miles from downtown Slough. Slough Heathrow Windsor Marriott is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Slough, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Slough from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Slough to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city center, Slough Datchet is the busiest station in Slough. Another popular train station is Slough, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Slough is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 20 miles from Slough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Slough takes 110 miles and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Slough Langley, Slough, located 2 miles from downtown Slough. Slough Heathrow Windsor Marriott is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Slough

Airlines serving Slough

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Slough

Average rates range from around $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $167 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, 257 reviews)
$84+
Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 16541 reviews)
$109+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 14912 reviews)
$208+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 14149 reviews)
$117+
Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4163 reviews)
$104+
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4 stars
Good (7.6, 727 reviews)
$133+

Renting a car in Slough

Renting a car in Slough costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Slough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Slough costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Slough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.