Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Taunton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
£56
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 24 miles from Taunton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from London and takes around 13h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 25m and costs around £52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £53 for a 4h 35m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Taunton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, 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 107 miles and will cost you around £22. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 24 miles from Taunton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from London and takes around 13h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 25m and costs around £52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £53 for a 4h 35m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Taunton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, 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 107 miles and will cost you around £22. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Taunton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,521 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,191 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,370 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,842 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,128 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (286 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,207 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (497 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Mercure Bridgwater
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Royal Ashton Townhouse - Taunton
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £36 per day, on average, or £71 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.00 and £21.33. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Taunton, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £36 per day, on average, or £71 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.00 and £21.33. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Taunton, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

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