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
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 05m and costs around $138 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $268 for a 6h 19m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 225 km and will cost you around $19. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 467 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 most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 05m and costs around $138 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $268 for a 6h 19m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 225 km and will cost you around $19. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 467 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 (1,439 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,674 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (944 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,242 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,435 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,862 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,150 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (290 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,228 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,242 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (522 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$106+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$87+
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The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$334+
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Premier Inn Taunton Central - North
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$122+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $38.02 and $50.69. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $38.02 and $50.69. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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