Day trip from Reading to Slough
Slough lies 27 km (17 mi) east of Reading, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 27 km (17 mi) apart, Slough is a realistic day trip from Reading: about 26 min each way by road.
| Reading | Slough | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 318,014 | 164,793 |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | RG1–RG6 | SL1–SL95 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Slough
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Staying in Slough
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Common questions
How far is Slough from Reading?
27 km (17 mi) in a straight line, east of Reading; by road roughly 33 km (20 mi).
How long does it take to get from Reading to Slough by road?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Reading and Slough?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.