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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Swindon has to offer.

Where to Eat in Swindon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bell Inn (Purton Stoke) and Basset Down Complex (Lower Salthrop Basset Down) are great picks.

When to visit Swindon

Swindon in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 275
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 275
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 13h 05m.

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 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 110 for a 1h 36m 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 Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 233 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 13h 05m.

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 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 110 for a 1h 36m 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 Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Swindon using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 233 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

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swindon, with prices from AED 121 to AED 1,590 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swindon are about 52% 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 235+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 187+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 268+
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Holiday Inn Swindon By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 169+
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Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 213+
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Hiring a car in Swindon

Expect to pay AED 6.73 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 80.65 and AED 107.53. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.73 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 80.65 and AED 107.53. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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