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. Taunton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Taunton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Zizzi - Taunton (Magdalene House Magdalene Street) and Papa's Taste (50 North Street) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in November
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in November
Estimated hotel price
$73
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. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 04m and costs around $90 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $90 for a 4h 34m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 214 km from Taunton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 153 km and will cost you around $26. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 2.6 km from downtown Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 38 km from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 04m and costs around $90 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $90 for a 4h 34m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 214 km from Taunton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 153 km and will cost you around $26. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 2.6 km from downtown Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city center.

Airports near Taunton

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,452 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,450 reviews)
GOL
Good (683 reviews)
Vueling
Good (811 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (95 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (103 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

Holiday Inn Express Taunton East
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2616 reviews)
$76+
Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1379 reviews)
$102+
The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1094 reviews)
$77+
The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 824 reviews)
$220+
Admiral's Table, Bridgwater by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 788 reviews)
$66+
Holiday Inn Taunton, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1880 reviews)
$91+

Renting a car in Taunton

Renting a car in Taunton costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05.

Renting a car in Taunton costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05.