# Train times from Slough to London

Slough connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Paddington in 14 minutes on a direct train.

- Fastest journey to London: 14 minutes to Paddington
- Direct service: Yes
- London terminals served: 2 (Paddington, Liverpool Street)
- Operator: Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line
- Source: Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed: 2026-08-17

## Slough to each London terminal

| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains/hr | Operator |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paddington | 14 min | same as fastest | 32 | 6.4 | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
| Liverpool Street | 39 min | same as fastest | 43 | 6.0 | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does the train from Slough to London take?

The fastest train from Slough reaches London Paddington in 14 minutes. Slough connects to 2 London terminals: Paddington, Liverpool Street.

### Which London station should I travel to from Slough?

Paddington is the quickest at 14 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Paddington, Liverpool Street.

### Is Slough a good commuter town for London?

At 14 minutes to London Paddington, Slough is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.

### Are there direct trains from Slough to London?

Yes. Direct services run to Paddington, Liverpool Street.

### What are the nearest stations to Slough?

The closest alternatives are Windsor & Eton Riverside, Datchet, Windsor & Eton Central. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.

## About this data

Fastest is the quickest scheduled weekday service; typical peak is the median of
services arriving at the London terminal between 07:00 and 09:30. Computed from
Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open
Government Licence. Not live times, and they exclude disruption and engineering
work. Full methodology: https://railreach.co.uk/about/

Source: RailReach - https://railreach.co.uk/stations/slough/
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