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 February
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in February
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 most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 18m and costs around $317 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $99 for a 4h 54m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, 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 140 miles and will cost you around $18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 355 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 most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 18m and costs around $317 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $99 for a 4h 54m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, 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 140 miles and will cost you around $18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 355 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 (1,460 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,767 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,238 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,125 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,281 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,464 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,876 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (639 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (679 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,246 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,274 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (538 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)
$116+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$322+
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Rock Inn
3 stars
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
$114+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.83 and $47.77. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.83 and $47.77. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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