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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Swindon to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Weighbridge Steakhouse & Bar (Penzance Drive) and The Bell Inn (Purton Stoke) are great picks.
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Train. The train journey from Swindon to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around ₹ 1,668 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 2,586 for a 1h 34m trip. The train station in Swindon is called Swindon, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.
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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
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 ₹ 334. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 834 for a journey of 140 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.
Average rates range from around ₹ 7,138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,596 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Swindon costs ₹ 4,885 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,852 and ₹ 2,469. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Mercedes-Benz EQA or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.