Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Swindon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Swindon

With a population of 155,432, Swindon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Swindon has to offer.

Where to Eat in Swindon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bell Inn (Purton Stoke) and Basset Down Complex (Lower Salthrop Basset Down) are great picks.

When to visit Swindon

Swindon in February
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in February
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Swindon

Plane

Although Swindon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 42 miles from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Swindon to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 38m trip. The train station in Swindon is called Swindon, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 71 miles from Swindon. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Swindon takes 120 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 1.7 miles from downtown Swindon. Swindon Stratton Cross Roads is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Swindon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 42 miles from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Swindon to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 38m trip. The train station in Swindon is called Swindon, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 71 miles from Swindon. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Swindon takes 120 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 1.7 miles from downtown Swindon. Swindon Stratton Cross Roads is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Swindon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Swindon

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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LOT
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around $80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $87 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Swindon, with prices from $33 to $466 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Swindon are about 57% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Swindon by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon

Most booked hotels in Swindon

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Leonardo Hotel Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2626 reviews)
$65+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3186 reviews)
$51+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1833 reviews)
$72+
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Holiday Inn Swindon By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1633 reviews)
$51+
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Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1939 reviews)
$58+
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Swandown Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.4, 966 reviews)
$49+
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Renting a car in Swindon

Renting a car in Swindon costs $103 per day, on average, or $412 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 60% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $6.97 per gallon in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.58 and $111.44. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Peugeot 5008 or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Swindon costs $103 per day, on average, or $412 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 60% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $6.97 per gallon in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.58 and $111.44. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Peugeot 5008 or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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