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 25 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

Swindon in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 100
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Train. The train journey from Swindon to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about S$ 44 for a 1h 50m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Swindon takes 153 km and will cost you around S$ 11. From Leicester, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 209 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.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Train. The train journey from Swindon to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about S$ 44 for a 1h 50m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Swindon takes 153 km and will cost you around S$ 11. From Leicester, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 209 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.

Airports near Swindon

Airlines serving Swindon

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around S$ 116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 254 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon

Most booked hotels in Swindon

Alexandra House
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 107+
Leonardo Hotel Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 108+
Holiday Inn Express Swindon West
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 89+
Holiday Inn Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 115+
Campanile Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 69+

Hiring a car in Swindon

Expect to pay S$ 2.54 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 S$ 30.37 and S$ 40.49. Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.54 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 S$ 30.37 and S$ 40.49. Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.