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. 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 24 miles from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 22h 51m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 21m and costs around $124 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $286 for a 10h 05m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 110 miles and will cost you around $24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 255 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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 24 miles from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 22h 51m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 21m and costs around $124 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $286 for a 10h 05m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 110 miles and will cost you around $24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 255 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

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,211 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,384 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,130 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,213 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,190 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (501 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (178 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, 1502 reviews)
$79+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2517 reviews)
$58+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1577 reviews)
$58+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1932 reviews)
$92+
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Royal Ashton Townhouse - Taunton
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1643 reviews)
$85+
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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 $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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