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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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$ 102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 102
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 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around C$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 33m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 C$ 16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 217 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 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around C$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 33m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 C$ 16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 217 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 (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,999 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,059 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,792 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,034 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
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LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around C$ 112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 114 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Swindon, with prices from C$ 47 to C$ 648 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Swindon are about 54% 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$ 92+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 75+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 102+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 95+
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Campanile Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 79+
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Renting a car in Swindon

Renting a car in Swindon costs C$ 31 per day, on average, or C$ 125 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Swindon.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 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$ 30.14 and C$ 40.19.

Renting a car in Swindon costs C$ 31 per day, on average, or C$ 125 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Swindon.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 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$ 30.14 and C$ 40.19.

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