Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. 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 village inn (Bell Lane) and Queens Tap (74 Station Road) are great picks.

When to visit Swindon

Swindon in December
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in December
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 68 km from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Swindon to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $42 for a 1h 49m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Swindon takes 121 km and will cost you around $17. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 185 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.

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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Swindon to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $42 for a 1h 49m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Swindon takes 121 km and will cost you around $17. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 185 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.

Airports near Swindon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Swindon

KLM
Good (1,425 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,602 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,549 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,493 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,386 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swindon, with prices from $58 to $799 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swindon are about 57% 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)
$101+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$91+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$119+
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Campanile Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$98+
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Hiring a car in Swindon

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.46 and $49.95. Compact (MG ZS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.46 and $49.95. Compact (MG ZS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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