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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Taunton travel guide

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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 46 km from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 19h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around $1,398 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $297 for a 9h 02m 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Taunton takes 410 km and will cost you around $37. From London, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 418 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 km from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 19h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around $1,398 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $297 for a 9h 02m 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Taunton takes 410 km and will cost you around $37. From London, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 418 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

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (970 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,292 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,475 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,885 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,191 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (296 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,250 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,291 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (542 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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The Malt Shovel Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 347 reviews)
$97+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2571 reviews)
$69+
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Meryan House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 623 reviews)
$112+
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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1540 reviews)
$88+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1622 reviews)
$74+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1961 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Taunton

Renting a car in Taunton costs $23 per day, on average, or $91 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. 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, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Taunton costs $23 per day, on average, or $91 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. 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, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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