Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 17 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 Red Lion Inn (74 High Street Cricklade) are great picks.

When to visit Swindon

Swindon in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 261
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 261
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 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.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Swindon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 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.

Airports near Swindon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Swindon

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,932 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around AED 364 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 646 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swindon, with prices from AED 121 to AED 3,507 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swindon are about 54% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon

Most booked hotels in Swindon

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Leonardo Hotel Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 296+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 286+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 336+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 288+
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Campanile Swindon
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
AED 192+
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Hiring a car in Swindon

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Seat Arona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Seat Arona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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