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, Chris Wheeler at The Crown Inn, Farnham Royal (Crown Ln) and Kai's Restaurant (467 Bath Road) 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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Slough include Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Slough from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 15m.
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 C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 54 for a 1h 36m 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 rental from London, which is about 33 km from Slough. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slough, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Slough takes 177 km and will cost you around C$ 19. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 8 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Slough Langley, Slough, located 4 km from downtown Slough. Slough Heathrow Windsor Marriott is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
Airports near Slough
Airlines serving Slough
Where to stay in Slough
Average rates range from around C$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 234 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Slough
Most booked hotels in Slough
Renting a car in Slough
Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre in Slough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.04 and C$ 38.72. The most frequently booked car type in Slough is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.