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, Weighbridge Steakhouse & Bar (Penzance Drive) and The Bell Inn (Purton Stoke) are great picks.
When to visit Swindon
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 New York and takes around 6h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Train. The train journey from Swindon to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 35m 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 Europcar, 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 217 km and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 217 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.
Airlines serving Swindon
Where to stay in Swindon
Average rates range from around $87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $187 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon
Most booked hotels in Swindon
Renting a car in Swindon
Renting a car in Swindon costs $32 per day, on average, or $128 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Swindon.
Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.