The average train between Birmingham and Slough takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Slough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Slough. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Slough at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Slough. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Slough station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Birmingham to Slough train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Slough train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Birmingham to Slough train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Birmingham and Slough is 140.2 km. The road distance is 186 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m.