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 3 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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
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 Toronto and takes around 10h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about C$ 27 for a 2h 37m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Swindon takes 201 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 10 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 Toronto and takes around 10h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about C$ 27 for a 2h 37m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Swindon takes 201 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 10 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

Lufthansa
Good (8,001 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,716 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,034 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around C$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 105 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Swindon, with prices from C$ 45 to C$ 707 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation 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)
C$ 99+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 96+
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Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 112+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 118+
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Renting a car in Swindon

Renting a car in Swindon costs C$ 100 per day, on average, or C$ 301 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 53% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay C$ 2.92 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$ 35.02 and C$ 46.69.

Renting a car in Swindon costs C$ 100 per day, on average, or C$ 301 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 53% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay C$ 2.92 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$ 35.02 and C$ 46.69.

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