The average train between Slough and West Midlands takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Slough to West Midlands. 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 hourly between Slough and West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 8:46 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Slough to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at West Midlands station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Slough to West Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Slough to West Midlands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Slough to West Midlands train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Slough and West Midlands is 144.7 km. The road distance is 192 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 36m.