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. 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 68 km from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Swindon to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 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 hire from London, which is about 115 km from Swindon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 217 km and will cost you around $7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 2.7 km from the city centre of 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 Swindon
Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $306 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon
Most booked hotels in Swindon
Hiring a car in Swindon
Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.11 and $49.48. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.