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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Swindon to see all of its attractions.
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 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 ₹ 3,086 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about ₹ 2,669 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 ₹ 667. From Leicester, the ticket costs about ₹ 751 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.
Airlines serving Swindon
Where to stay in Swindon
Average rates range from around ₹ 7,137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,596 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
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 ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,482. 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.