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 January
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 46 km from Taunton.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. 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 Europcar and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 177 km and will cost you around $42. From London, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 418 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 km from Taunton.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. 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 Europcar and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 177 km and will cost you around $42. From London, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 418 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

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,337 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,512 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,891 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,204 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,261 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,321 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
AccesRail
IndiGo
Good (551 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)
$120+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$371+
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Rock Inn
3 stars
Okay (4.8, Okay reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.28 and $53.71. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.28 and $53.71. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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