Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Slough has to offer.

Where to Eat in Slough

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Crown Inn at Burnham Beeches (Crown Ln) and Kai's Restaurant (467 Bath Road) are great picks.

When to visit Slough

Slough in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 277
1 night at 3-star hotel
Slough in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 277
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Slough

Plane

When flying to Slough, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Slough from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Slough to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Slough Datchet is the busiest station in Slough. Another popular train station is Slough, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Slough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 20 miles from Slough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Slough takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 22 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Slough Langley, Slough, located 2 miles from the city centre of Slough. Slough Heathrow Windsor Marriott is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Slough, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Slough from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slough, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Slough to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Slough Datchet is the busiest station in Slough. Another popular train station is Slough, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Slough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 20 miles from Slough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Slough takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 22 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Slough Langley, Slough, located 2 miles from the city centre of Slough. Slough Heathrow Windsor Marriott is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Slough

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Slough

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,198 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in Slough

Average rates range from around AED 378 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 563 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Slough

Most booked hotels in Slough

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Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 281+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 729+
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Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 324+
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Copthorne Hotel Slough Windsor
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 283+
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Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 456+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Heathrow T5
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 305+
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Hiring a car in Slough

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Slough, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Slough, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

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