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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taunton has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Taunton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The White Horse Inn (Bradford-on-Tone, Taunton) and Afternoon Tea at The Castle Hotel (Castle Green) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 km from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 19h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to Cardiff takes 3h 14m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $296 for a 8h 50m 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 Global Rent A Car and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 402 km and will cost you around $32. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 692 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 km from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 19h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to Cardiff takes 3h 14m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $296 for a 8h 50m 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 Global Rent A Car and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 402 km and will cost you around $32. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 692 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

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,062 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,352 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (925 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,238 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,421 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (634 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,857 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,145 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,222 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,231 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (516 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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The Windmill Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 599 reviews)
$101+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2551 reviews)
$51+
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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1524 reviews)
$62+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1605 reviews)
$52+
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The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1084 reviews)
$199+
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Premier Inn Taunton Central - North
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. 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 rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. 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 rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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