Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
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. The shortest flight to Swindon from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about C$ 44 for a 2h 20m 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 rental from London, which is about 115 km from Swindon. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 2.7 km from downtown 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. The shortest flight to Swindon from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about C$ 44 for a 2h 20m 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 rental from London, which is about 115 km from Swindon. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 2.7 km from downtown 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 (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,794 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,292 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,256 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,428 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,805 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Swindon, with prices from C$ 45 to C$ 637 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Swindon are about 57% 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)
C$ 77+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 91+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 91+
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Holiday Inn Swindon By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 78+
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Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 96+
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Renting a car in Swindon

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 per litre in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.97 and C$ 39.95. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Audi A3 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 per litre in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.97 and C$ 39.95. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Audi A3 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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