Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 4 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, Brazz (Castle Bow) and Zekki Restaurant (1 West Street) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
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. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to Cardiff takes 0h 56m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 35m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 133 miles from Taunton. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Taunton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $9. From London, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 1.6 miles from downtown Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 28 miles from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to Cardiff takes 0h 56m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 35m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 133 miles from Taunton. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Taunton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $9. From London, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 1.6 miles from downtown Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Taunton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,742 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,205 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,395 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,272 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,451 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,873 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (638 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (291 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,243 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,262 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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The Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1691 reviews)
$110+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2572 reviews)
$70+
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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1540 reviews)
$80+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1621 reviews)
$75+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1962 reviews)
$96+
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The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1089 reviews)
$195+
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Renting a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Taunton, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Taunton, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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