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.
Where to Eat in Swindon
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Red Lion Inn (74 High Street Cricklade) and The Old Bank (18 Wood Street) 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 45m.
Train
Train is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Swindon to Oxford takes 0h 48m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winchester, expect to pay about $69 for a 1h 10m trip. The train station in Swindon is called Swindon, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 km from Swindon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 209 km and will cost you around $5. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 459 km. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 2.7 km from the city centre of Swindon. Swindon Stratton Cross Roads is also a commonly used station, and is 3.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Swindon
Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon
Most booked hotels in Swindon
Hiring a car in Swindon
Expect to pay $2.94 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 $35.23 and $46.98. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.