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. 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 village inn (Bell Lane) and Queens Tap (74 Station Road) are great picks.

When to visit Swindon

Swindon in February
Estimated hotel price
€64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in February
Estimated hotel price
€64
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 Dublin and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Swindon to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around €36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €31 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 217 km and will cost you around €9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 306 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 Dublin and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Swindon to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around €36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €31 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 217 km and will cost you around €9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 306 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 (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around €68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €73 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swindon, with prices from €28 to €366 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swindon are about 56% 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)
€54+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€50+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€61+
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Holiday Inn Swindon By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€43+
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Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€52+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€50+
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Hiring a car in Swindon

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.58 and €24.77. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.58 and €24.77. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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