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 Zizzi - Taunton (Magdalene House Magdalene Street) 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 km from Taunton. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 11m and costs around £67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £63 for a 2h 58m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 214 km from Taunton. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, 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 418 km and will cost you around £19. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 426 km. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 2.6 km from the city centre of Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Taunton
Where to stay in Taunton
Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £133 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton
Most booked hotels in Taunton
Hiring a car in Taunton
Hiring a car in Taunton costs £32 per day, on average, or £63 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 53% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.
Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.18 and £21.57. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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