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$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
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 Vancouver and takes around 9h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Swindon to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 65 for a 2h 23m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 19 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 Vancouver and takes around 9h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Swindon to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 65 for a 2h 23m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 19 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 (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
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$ 110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 118 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Swindon, with prices from C$ 45 to C$ 592 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Swindon are about 59% 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$ 77+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 76+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 98+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 84+
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Campanile Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 77+
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Renting a car in Swindon

Renting a car in Swindon costs C$ 30 per day, on average, or C$ 122 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Swindon.

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.91 and C$ 39.88.

Renting a car in Swindon costs C$ 30 per day, on average, or C$ 122 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Swindon.

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.91 and C$ 39.88.

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