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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. 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
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$86
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 11h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 09m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 24m 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

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 Manchester, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 378 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 11h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 09m and costs around $97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 24m 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

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 Manchester, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 378 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 (1,442 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,089 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,718 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,250 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,439 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,864 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,152 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (291 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,235 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,247 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (527 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 Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1689 reviews)
$97+
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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, 2564 reviews)
$67+
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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1535 reviews)
$65+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1615 reviews)
$54+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1955 reviews)
$89+
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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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 47% 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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