Taunton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Taunton
With a population of 60,433, Taunton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.
Where to Eat in Taunton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Duende (4 High Street Wiveliscombe) and Zizzi - Taunton (Magdalene House Magdalene Street) are great picks.
When to visit Taunton
How to Get to Taunton
Plane
Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 km from Taunton.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around $2,248 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $226 for a 6h 26m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 214 km from Taunton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 418 km and will cost you around $67. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 507 km. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 2.6 km from the city centre of Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Taunton
Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton
Most booked hotels in Taunton
Hiring a car in Taunton
Expect to pay $2.98 per litre in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.67 and $47.56. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Taunton, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.
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