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. 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 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 68 km from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 12h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Swindon, followed by Train. The train journey from Swindon to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around AED 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 0h 33m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Swindon takes 209 km and will cost you around AED 15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 37 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.
Airlines serving Swindon
Where to stay in Swindon
Average rates range from around AED 313 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 687 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 AED 6.84 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 81.97 and AED 109.30. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.