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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 103
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 42 miles from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Swindon to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Swindon is called Swindon, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 71 miles 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 1.7 miles from downtown Swindon. Swindon Stratton Cross Roads is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Swindon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 42 miles from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Swindon to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Swindon is called Swindon, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 71 miles 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 1.7 miles from downtown Swindon. Swindon Stratton Cross Roads is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Swindon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Swindon

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,210 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,147 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 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$ 644 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Swindon are about 44% 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$ 90+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
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Holiday Inn Swindon By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 71+
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Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 94+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 85+
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Renting a car in Swindon

Expect to pay C$ 2.44 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$ 29.20 and C$ 38.93.

Expect to pay C$ 2.44 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$ 29.20 and C$ 38.93.

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