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, The White Horse Inn (Bradford-on-Tone, Taunton) and Afternoon Tea at The Castle Hotel (Castle Green) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 South Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 45m and costs around $100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $295 for a 10h 30m 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 418 km and will cost you around $51. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 515 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 South Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 45m and costs around $100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $295 for a 10h 30m 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 418 km and will cost you around $51. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 515 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 (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,611 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (917 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,224 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,412 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,135 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (677 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,219 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,216 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (510 reviews)
AccesRail
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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)
$100+
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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)
$163+
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The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$412+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.89 and $50.52. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Taunton, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.89 and $50.52. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Taunton, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

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