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

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.

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Where to Eat in Taunton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brazz (Castle Bow) and Zekki Restaurant (1 West Street) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 1h 08m and costs around $160 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $216 for a 4h 51m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 225 km and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 772 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.

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 1h 08m and costs around $160 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $216 for a 4h 51m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 225 km and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 772 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.

Airports near Taunton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,259 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,446 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,869 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (291 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,239 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,255 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (181 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (530 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$115+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$334+
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Rock Inn
3 stars
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
$75+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.65. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Taunton, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.65. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Taunton, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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