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Trip Summary
You can pick from 16 daily train trips between St Ives and Slough. The average train journey from St Ives to Slough takes 6 hours and 8 minutes, but some Great Western Railway train trips are as short as 5 hours and 36 minutes.
| Distance | 232 mi (373 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 36m |
| Lowest price | $72.96 |
| Most frequent service | Great Western Railway |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from St Ives to Slough?
2 train services operate from St Ives to Slough. Great Western Railway usually has more trains scheduled, with 15 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway | 15 | 6h 5m | $91.40 |
| Great Western Railway + Connections | 1 | 7h 2m | $106.85 |
Great Western Railway is a train company in the United Kingdom responsible for rail services in the west of England and south Wales, including many intercity services to and from London. Whether you book a seat on a standard or first-class carriage, you can expect plenty of legroom, complimentary WiFi, power outlets/USB charging points, and onboard restrooms. There are also café cars or snacks trolleys onboard.
Great Western Railway + Connections train tickets from St Ives to Slough start from $107, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Great Western Railway + Connections schedules to Slough. Great Western Railway + Connections in St Ives leaves from St Ives (Cornwall) . And in Slough trains arrive at Langley Station .
From St Ives to Slough train travel on Great Western Railway + Connections takes 7 hours and 2 minutes. If you are looking to get to Slough faster, Great Western Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between St Ives and Slough is approximately 232 miles, or 373 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 8 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 36 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from St Ives to Slough tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs St Ives at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Slough to St Ives.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in St Ives?
Main departure station: St Ives Train Station
There is one train station in St Ives.
All train stations in St Ives:
St Ives Train Station
Where is the train station in Slough?
Main arrival station: Langley Station
Slough receives travelers from St Ives at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Slough:
Langley Station
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