The average train between Reading and Slough takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 10 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Slough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Reading and Slough. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:01 PM which arrives into Slough at 5:24 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Slough station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Reading to Slough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Slough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Slough station.
Book your Reading to Slough train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Slough is 26.7 km. The road distance is 28 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Slough every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 19 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 30 minutes.
