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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Swindon travel guide

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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. Swindon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Swindon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Weighbridge Steakhouse & Bar (Penzance Drive) and The Red Lion Inn (74 High Street Cricklade) are great picks.

When to visit Swindon

Swindon in December
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in December
Estimated hotel price
£53
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 British Airways, Loganair, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Swindon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £13 for a 2h 05m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using National Express or FlixBus. 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 British Airways, Loganair, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Swindon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £13 for a 2h 05m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using National Express or FlixBus. 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

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Swindon

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swindon, with prices from £24 to £349 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swindon are about 51% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Travelodge Swindon Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Campanile Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£41+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£48+
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Hiring a car in Swindon

Hiring a car in Swindon costs £45 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.86 and £21.15. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Swindon costs £45 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.86 and £21.15. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Swindon

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5 adults, 3 Bags

£34/day

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5 adults, 5 Bags

£51/day

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