Introduction
Where to eat
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, 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
€62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in December
Estimated hotel price
€62
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. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Swindon from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 25m.

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 €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about €42 for a 1h 50m 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 Budget and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 209 km and will cost you around €5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 274 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. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Swindon from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 25m.

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 €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about €42 for a 1h 50m 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 Budget and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 209 km and will cost you around €5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 274 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,070 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,648 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,879 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,412 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (358 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,308 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,903 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around €85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €150 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swindon, with prices from €28 to €374 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)
€74+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€73+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€78+
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Travelodge Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€48+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€64+
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Hiring a car in Swindon

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.05 and €24.07. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Seat Arona 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, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.05 and €24.07. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Seat Arona 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, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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