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, Weighbridge Steakhouse & Bar (Penzance Drive) and The Red Lion Inn (74 High Street Cricklade) 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 42 miles 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 Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around C$ 69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about C$ 76 for a 2h 00m 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 20 for a journey of 140 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 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 Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around C$ 69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about C$ 76 for a 2h 00m 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 20 for a journey of 140 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 (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,509 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,381 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,341 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,144 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around C$ 124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 135 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Swindon, with prices from C$ 46 to C$ 607 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Swindon are about 51% 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$ 97+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 114+
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Campanile Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 79+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 91+
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Renting a car in Swindon

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.30 and C$ 40.40.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.30 and C$ 40.40.

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