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 Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Oxted takes 0h 39m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about $44 for a 0h 52m 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 195 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 Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Oxted takes 0h 39m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about $44 for a 0h 52m 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 195 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 (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,508 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,056 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,260 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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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 $91 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 51% 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, 2583 reviews)
$69+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3144 reviews)
$56+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1805 reviews)
$75+
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Travelodge Swindon Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 19 reviews)
$40+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1614 reviews)
$66+
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Campanile Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.4, 2557 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Swindon

Renting a car in Swindon costs $38 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Swindon.

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Swindon costs $38 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Swindon.

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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