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, Weighbridge Steakhouse & Bar (Penzance Drive) and The Bell Inn (Purton Stoke) are great picks.
When to visit Swindon
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 9h 15m.
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 C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 54 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 rental from London, which is about 115 km from Swindon. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Swindon takes 177 km and will cost you around C$ 19. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 8 for a journey of 209 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.
Airlines serving Swindon
Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon
Most booked hotels in Swindon
Renting a car in Swindon
Expect to pay C$ 2.42 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$ 29.04 and C$ 38.72. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Peugeot 3008 or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.