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. 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
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″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Slough from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Slough to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 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 33 km 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Slough takes 153 km and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Slough Langley, Slough, located 4 km from downtown Slough. Slough Heathrow Windsor Marriott is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Slough
Where to stay in popular areas of Slough
Most booked hotels in Slough
Renting a car in Slough
Renting a car in Slough costs $91 per day, on average, or $274 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.