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, Brazz (Castle Bow) and Zekki Restaurant (1 West Street) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in March
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in March
Estimated hotel price
$143
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 28 miles from Taunton.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $385 for a 9h 02m 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 CarWiz, 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 260 miles and will cost you around $48. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 720 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.

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 28 miles from Taunton.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $385 for a 9h 02m 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 CarWiz, 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 260 miles and will cost you around $48. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 720 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.

Airports near Taunton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,802 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (970 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,296 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,477 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,887 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,193 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (298 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,252 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (682 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,297 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (183 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (544 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)
$118+
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Meryan House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$191+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$123+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$359+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.34 and $49.79. 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 Standard car hire (Volkswagen Passat or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.34 and $49.79. 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 Standard car hire (Volkswagen Passat or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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