Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. 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
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
£54
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. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Aurigny Air 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 07m and costs around £75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £106 for a 6h 26m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 418 km and will cost you around £30. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 451 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.

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, Ryanair, Aurigny Air 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 07m and costs around £75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £106 for a 6h 26m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 418 km and will cost you around £30. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 451 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.

Airports near Taunton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,622 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,341 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (922 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,234 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,415 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,140 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (677 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,220 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,224 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (512 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Mercure Bridgwater
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£39+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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ibis Bridgwater
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£46+
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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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.36 and £21.82. 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 car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.36 and £21.82. 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 car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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