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 Brazz (Castle Bow) 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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 24 miles 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 2h 07m and costs around $150 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $271 for a 7h 40m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Taunton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 195 miles and will cost you around $35. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 280 miles. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.