The 12 Best Day Trips from Slough
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 12 good day trips from Slough, United Kingdom, led by London, Birmingham, Bristol. The closest is Reading, about 40 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Slough at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 33 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Birmingham | 140 km NW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Bristol | 139 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Leicester | 131 km N | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Coventry | 118 km NW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Reading | 27 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Southend-on-Sea | 91 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Brighton | 82 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Southampton | 88 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Milton Keynes | 60 km N | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Northampton | 85 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Bexley | 52 km E | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Slough
- 1
London, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km east of Slough1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Cyberdog.
Also nearby: Brent, Islington, City of Westminster.
- 2
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-west of Slough4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Cadbury World.
- 3
Bristol, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km west of Slough4 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Leicester, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Slough4 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Coventry, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north-west of Slough3 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Reading, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km west of Slough1 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km east of Slough2 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Brighton, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-east of Slough2 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Southampton, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-west of Slough2 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north of Slough2 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Northampton, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north of Slough2 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Bexley, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km east of Slough2 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Slough to London
A realistic pace for London, 33 km from Slough. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Slough
- 09:10Arrive in London (40 min drive)
- 09:25Cyberdog
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of London
- 15:10Head back to Slough
- 15:50Home in Slough
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Slough?
- The best day trips from Slough are London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Coventry. The closest is Reading, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Slough?
- Reading is the closest, 27 km west of Slough, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Slough?
- 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Slough: Reading (40 min), London (40 min), Bexley (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Slough for a day out?
- London is the largest city in day-trip range, 33 km east of Slough and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Slough?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Birmingham at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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