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, Basset Down Complex (Lower Salthrop Basset Down) and The Red Lion Inn (74 High Street Cricklade) 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 42 for a 1h 34m 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 hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Swindon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Swindon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Swindon Coate Water, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Swindon. Swindon Stratton Cross Roads is also a commonly used station, and is 1.9 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Swindon
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$ 255 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 S$ 2.53 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$ 30.25 and S$ 40.34. 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.