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. 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 Bell Inn (Purton Stoke) 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 42 miles from Swindon. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Swindon from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 28m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 130 miles and will cost you around €4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 130 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.
Airlines serving Swindon
Where to stay in Swindon
Average rates range from around €80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €175 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon
Most booked hotels in Swindon
Hiring a car in Swindon
Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.73 and €27.63. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.