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

Taunton travel guide

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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, Duende (4 High Street Wiveliscombe) and Zizzi - Taunton (Magdalene House Magdalene Street) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Taunton

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 38 km from Taunton.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to Glasgow takes 7h 56m and costs around $429 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $301 for a 8h 24m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 177 km and will cost you around $37. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 410 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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 38 km from Taunton.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to Glasgow takes 7h 56m and costs around $429 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $301 for a 8h 24m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 177 km and will cost you around $37. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 410 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

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,995 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,474 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,000 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,479 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (877 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,184 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,075 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,357 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,840 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (634 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,117 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (285 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (670 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,204 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (488 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (171 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$163+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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White Hart Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$191+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.55 and $50.07. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.55 and $50.07. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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