Trains from Slough to London from £12.00*

Slough station is located in Slough, Berkshire, England. It provides approximately 234 regular trains per day to London Paddington from Platform 5. The station is served by the Elizabeth Line and Great Western Railway.

Both the Elizabeth Line and Great Western Railway offer direct train services to London Paddington. The faster route takes approximately 18 minutes on the non-stop Great Western Railway train, whereas the Elizabeth Line runs a little slower, taking around 32 minutes with six stops. During this journey, you typically have the flexibility to disembark at Langley, Iver, West Drayton, Hayes & Harlington, Southall, and Ealing Broadway, depending on the provider.

You'll arrive at London Paddington, a London railway station located on Praed Street in the Paddington area, served by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, and Heathrow Express. It is well-connected to various destinations including Heathrow Airport, Cardiff, Shenfield, and Birmingham, and also connects to the London Underground system, with the Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City line.

First-class tickets

You can travel from Slough to London in even greater comfort with First Class Tickets.

As this route is covered by multiple providers, it's best to check whether this is applicable for your specific journey when booking and what is included with the ticket. Depending on provider, this ticket may include:

• Access to the London Paddington First Class lounge
• Wider seats with extra legroom for greater comfort onboard
• Tables with plug and USB sockets – perfect for those using laptops
• Enhanced Wi-Fi onboard for those working, streaming or browsing
• A range of drinks and snacks, including teas, coffees, juices, sodas, biscuits, cakes and crisps.

For more details about First Class Tickets, please check our Change, Refund, and Delay Repay Policy.

How much is a train from Slough to London?

The cost of a train ticket from Slough to London varies, depending on factors such as the time of booking, type of ticket (peak or Off-Peak), and train operator. Generally, prices start from around £12.00 for a single ticket when booked in advance, though they often average around £16.40.

Is Slough within the London zone?

Slough isn't in the London Zone, instead located just beyond the boundary of Transport for London's Zone 6 and accessible by the National Rail line from Paddington station. To travel to Slough from London, you would need a separate National Rail ticket or an extension from Zone 6 to Slough if you already have a Travelcard covering Zones 1-6.

Does the Elizabeth Line stop at Slough?

Yes, the Elizabeth Line runs services from Slough to London Paddington, and you can also alight at Langley (Berks), Iver, and Ealing Broadway.

How much is the Elizabeth Line from Slough to Paddington?

The cost of a train ticket on the Elizabeth Line from Slough to London Paddington varies depending on factors such as the time of booking or type of ticket (peak or Off-Peak). Generally, prices start from around £12.00 for a single ticket when booked in advance, though they often average around £16.40.