Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Taunton travel guide

Taunton Tourism | Taunton Guide

You're Going to Love Taunton

With a population of 60,433, Taunton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Taunton to see all of its attractions.

Article

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 February
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in February
Estimated hotel price
£63
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 28 miles 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 Manchester and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around £42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £167 for a 9h 02m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 £18. From London, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 260 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 28 miles 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 Manchester and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 3h 40m and costs around £42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £167 for a 9h 02m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 £18. From London, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 260 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

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,285 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,464 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,877 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,247 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,276 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (539 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

See all
The Bower Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£73+
View
Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£49+
View
Mercure Bridgwater
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£59+
View
The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£59+
View
Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£55+
View
Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£71+
View

Hiring a car in Taunton

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £38 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.85 and £21.13. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £38 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.85 and £21.13. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Find car hire in Taunton