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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €39 for a 1h 36m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Swindon takes 153 km and will cost you around €6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €5 for a journey of 209 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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €39 for a 1h 36m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Swindon takes 153 km and will cost you around €6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €5 for a journey of 209 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 (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around €87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €154 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swindon, with prices from €29 to €838 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swindon are about 52% 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)
€73+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€69+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€70+
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Campanile Swindon
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
€49+
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Hiring a car in Swindon

Hiring a car in Swindon costs €43 per day, on average, or €86 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Swindon.

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.33 and €24.44. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Swindon costs €43 per day, on average, or €86 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Swindon.

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.33 and €24.44. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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