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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, Brazz (Castle Bow) and Zekki Restaurant (1 West Street) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 Chicago and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 49m and costs around $165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $156 for a 6h 02m 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 Sixt, 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 $11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 467 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 Chicago and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 49m and costs around $165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $156 for a 6h 02m 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 Sixt, 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 $11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 467 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

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,684 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,066 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,851 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,088 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,244 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,435 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,862 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,151 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (290 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,230 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,244 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (525 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 Malt Shovel Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 346 reviews)
$95+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2560 reviews)
$61+
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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1530 reviews)
$62+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1609 reviews)
$50+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1952 reviews)
$95+
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The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1085 reviews)
$192+
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Renting a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. 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, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. 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, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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