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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 km from Taunton.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. The train journey from Taunton to Bristol takes 9h 05m and costs around $440 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $512 for a 10h 26m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 418 km and will cost you around $72. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 692 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 journey from Taunton to Bristol takes 9h 05m and costs around $440 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $512 for a 10h 26m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 418 km and will cost you around $72. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 692 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 (1,481 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,839 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (991 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,311 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,493 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,197 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,259 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,308 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (184 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (546 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)
$129+
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Meryan House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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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)
$178+
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The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$367+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $3.27 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 $39.20 and $52.27. Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Taunton, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.27 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 $39.20 and $52.27. Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Taunton, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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