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. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taunton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Taunton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bare Grills - Taunton (45 Bridge Street) and Zizzi - Taunton (Magdalene House Magdalene Street) are great picks.
When to visit Taunton
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 12h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to Cardiff takes 0h 32m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 13m 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 Easirent, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Taunton takes 97 km and will cost you around $7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 193 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.
Airlines serving Taunton
Where to stay in Taunton
Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton
Most booked hotels in Taunton
Renting a car in Taunton
Renting a car in Taunton costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.
Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Ford Ka or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.