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, Duende (4 High Street Wiveliscombe) and Zizzi - Taunton (Magdalene House Magdalene Street) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in December
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in December
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 08m and costs around $156 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $110 for a 3h 28m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Taunton takes 97 km and will cost you around $8. From London, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 08m and costs around $156 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $110 for a 3h 28m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Taunton takes 97 km and will cost you around $8. From London, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 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 (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,962 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (862 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,159 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,277 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,822 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (638 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,106 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,185 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (281 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (169 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (484 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Holiday Inn Taunton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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White Hart Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$184+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Taunton, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Taunton, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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