Slough to Oxford by train
Oxford lies 53 km (33 mi) north-west of Slough, 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.
| Slough | Oxford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 164,793 | 162,100 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Burnham railway station, Colnbrook railway station, Colnbrook Estate Halt railway station | Oxford railway station, Port Meadow Halt railway station, Morris Cowley railway station |
| Postal codes | SL1–SL95 | OX1 |
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Common questions
How far is Oxford from Slough?
53 km (33 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Slough; by road roughly 65 km (40 mi).
How long does it take to get from Slough to Oxford by train?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Slough and Oxford?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.