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Trip Summary
You can pick from 15 daily train trips between Slough and St Ives. The average train journey from Slough to St Ives takes 6 hours and 44 minutes, but some Great Western Railway train trips are as short as 5 hours and 21 minutes.
| Distance | 232 mi (373 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 21m |
| Lowest price | $106.26 |
| Most frequent service | Great Western Railway |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Slough to St Ives?
Great Western Railway is the one and only train line which connects Slough to St Ives. However, there are 15 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway | 15 | 6h 44m | $112.04 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Slough and St Ives is approximately 232 miles, or 373 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 44 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 21 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Slough to St Ives. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Slough at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. 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 15 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 St Ives to Slough.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Slough?
Main departure station: Brunel Way
There are two stations in Slough where you can board the train to St Ives.
All train stations in Slough:
Brunel Way
Langley Station
Where is the train station in St Ives?
Main arrival station: St Ives Train Station
St Ives has one train station.
Train stations in St Ives:
St Ives Train Station
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