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, 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 42 miles from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Swindon is called Swindon, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Swindon takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 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 center.
Airlines serving Swindon
Where to stay in Swindon
Average rates range from around $89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $187 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon
Most booked hotels in Swindon
Renting a car in Swindon
Renting a car in Swindon costs $33 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Swindon.
Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.