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
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 LNER. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 49m and costs around $287 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $271 for a 6h 02m 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 $19. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 378 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 LNER. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 49m and costs around $287 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $271 for a 6h 02m 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 $19. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 378 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 (1,441 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,244 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,435 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,863 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,151 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (290 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,231 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,245 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (526 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$106+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$94+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$342+
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Premier Inn Taunton Central - North
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$122+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.95 and $50.60. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.95 and $50.60. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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