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, Nashtaa cafe (21 London Rd) and Chris Wheeler at The Crown Inn, Farnham Royal (Crown Ln) are great picks.
When to visit Slough
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.
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 flight to Slough from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Slough to Milton Keynes takes 1h 02m and costs around RM 42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 178 for a 1h 34m 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 Alamo, 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 217 km and will cost you around RM 19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 42 for a journey of 217 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
Where to stay in popular areas of Slough
Most booked hotels in Slough
Hiring a car in Slough
Hiring a car in Slough costs RM 123 per day, on average, or RM 368 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay RM 8.87 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 RM 106.39 and RM 141.85. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda CR-V or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.