Oxford to Slough by train
Slough lies 53 km (33 mi) south-east of Oxford, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 30 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 65 km (40 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Oxford | Slough | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 162,100 | 164,793 |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Oxford railway station, Port Meadow Halt railway station, Morris Cowley railway station | Burnham railway station, Colnbrook railway station, Colnbrook Estate Halt railway station |
| Postal codes | OX1 | SL1–SL95 |
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Common questions
How far is Slough from Oxford?
53 km (33 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Oxford; by road roughly 65 km (40 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oxford to Slough by train?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oxford and Slough?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.