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 Bell Inn (Purton Stoke) and Basset Down Complex (Lower Salthrop Basset Down) are great picks.

When to visit Swindon

Swindon in December
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in December
Estimated hotel price
$128
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. The shortest flight to Swindon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Swindon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $92 for a 1h 50m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Swindon takes 115 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 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. The shortest flight to Swindon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Swindon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $92 for a 1h 50m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Swindon takes 115 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 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

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Swindon

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,312 reviews)
LOT
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $143 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swindon, with prices from $58 to $809 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swindon are about 53% 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)
$114+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$93+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$116+
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Campanile Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$99+
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Hiring a car in Swindon

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.38 and $49.84. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.38 and $49.84. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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