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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

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

Swindon in January
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in January
Estimated hotel price
£49
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. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Swindon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Swindon is called Swindon, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Swindon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Swindon takes 115 miles and will cost you around £9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Swindon. Swindon Stratton Cross Roads is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Swindon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 42 miles from Swindon. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Swindon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Swindon is called Swindon, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Swindon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Swindon takes 115 miles and will cost you around £9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Swindon. Swindon Stratton Cross Roads is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Swindon

Airlines serving Swindon

Lufthansa
Good (4,038 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,477 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,810 reviews)
SWISS
Good (870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,149 reviews)
Air France
Good (895 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,641 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,990 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (444 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (213 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (739 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,664 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £83 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon

Most booked hotels in Swindon

Leonardo Hotel Swindon
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£52+
Holiday Inn Express Swindon West, An IHG Hotel
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£48+
Holiday Inn Swindon
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£46+
Alexandra House
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£48+
Campanile Swindon
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£38+

Hiring a car in Swindon

Hiring a car in Swindon costs £28 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.88 and £23.84. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Swindon costs £28 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.88 and £23.84. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.