There are 7 ways to get from Slough to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Slough to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 15m£77–131Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
cheapest- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980
6h 56m£27–43Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
5h 16m£33–53Drive 182.8 mi
- Drive from Slough to Manchestercar 182.8 mi
3h 28m£46–66Fly from London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2h 52m£61–259Train
- Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 26m£82–146Train to London City Airport, fly
- Take the train from Slough to Custom Housetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 43m£225–376
Slough to Manchester by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Slough to Manchester is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Slough to Manchester is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs £60 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from Slough to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Stop A and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Slough to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Slough and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Tottenham Court Road station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Slough and Manchester is 205 miles. The road distance is 183.9 miles.
The best way to get from Slough to Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 15m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Slough to Manchester, including transfers.
Slough to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Slough to Manchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Slough station.
The best way to get from Slough to Manchester is to train via London which takes 3h 15m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £260 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Slough, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a train from Slough to Manchester Piccadilly via Tottenham Court Road Station, Tottenham Court Road station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £190–400
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–400
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £190–400
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–400
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–330
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Slough to Tottenham Court Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Slough to Custom House
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Slough to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Slough to Manchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Tottenham Court Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slough to Manchester is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Slough to Manchester.
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