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 Los Angeles and takes around 58h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. The train journey from Taunton to Bristol takes 9h 05m and costs around $252 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $293 for a 10h 26m 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 260 miles and will cost you around $41. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 430 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 Los Angeles and takes around 58h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. The train journey from Taunton to Bristol takes 9h 05m and costs around $252 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $293 for a 10h 26m 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 260 miles and will cost you around $41. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 430 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 (1,481 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,843 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (991 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,314 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,495 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,195 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,259 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,309 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (184 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (546 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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The White Horse Inn
1 star
Excellent (8.6, 1802 reviews)
$129+
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The Malt Shovel Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 362 reviews)
$91+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2721 reviews)
$74+
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Meryan House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 637 reviews)
$112+
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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1582 reviews)
$82+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1852 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Taunton

Renting a car in Taunton costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Taunton, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Taunton costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. Compact (Nissan Qashqai 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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