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. Taunton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Taunton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Duende (4 High Street Wiveliscombe) and Brazz (Castle Bow) are great picks.
When to visit Taunton
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 New York and takes around 12h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 07m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $90 for a 4h 19m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 230 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.
Airlines serving Taunton
Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton
Most booked hotels in Taunton
Renting a car in Taunton
Renting a car in Taunton costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Exeter.
Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.