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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 10h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $134 for a 2h 34m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $11. From London, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 260 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 $41 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47.