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 68 km from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Swindon is called Swindon, and is located 0.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 115 km from Swindon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 209 km and will cost you around $7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 2.7 km from downtown Swindon. Swindon Stratton Cross Roads is also a commonly used station, and is 3.0 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Swindon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 68 km from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Swindon is called Swindon, and is located 0.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 115 km from Swindon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 209 km and will cost you around $7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 2.7 km from downtown Swindon. Swindon Stratton Cross Roads is also a commonly used station, and is 3.0 km from the city center.

Airports near Swindon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Swindon

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,711 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,671 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,040 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,165 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,086 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,156 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,619 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,348 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,701 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Swindon, with prices from $33 to $433 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Swindon are about 50% 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, 2638 reviews)
$64+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3206 reviews)
$59+
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Holiday Inn Swindon By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1652 reviews)
$53+
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Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1957 reviews)
$60+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1653 reviews)
$61+
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Swandown Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.4, 969 reviews)
$47+
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Renting a car in Swindon

Renting a car in Swindon costs $68 per day, on average, or $272 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, 34% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. 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 Compact rental cars (Skoda Scala or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Swindon costs $68 per day, on average, or $272 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, 34% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. 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 Compact rental cars (Skoda Scala or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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