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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
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$76
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 14h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 25m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 35m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 172 km and will cost you around $29. From Newquay, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 274 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 14h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 25m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $69 for a 4h 35m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 172 km and will cost you around $29. From Newquay, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 274 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 (1,410 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,190 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,370 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,842 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,127 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (286 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,207 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (497 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1495 reviews)
$79+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2503 reviews)
$58+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1919 reviews)
$94+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1568 reviews)
$62+
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Royal Ashton Townhouse - Taunton
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1629 reviews)
$89+
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White Hart Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 907 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99.

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99.

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