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, Duende (4 High Street Wiveliscombe) and Zizzi - Taunton (Magdalene House Magdalene Street) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in December
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in December
Estimated hotel price
£52
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. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £34 for a 3h 28m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. 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. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £34 for a 3h 28m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. 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 (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,145 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,816 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,084 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,166 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (652 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (264 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Mercure Bridgwater
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Holiday Inn Taunton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Royal Ashton Townhouse - Taunton
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £55 per day, on average, or £110 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.11. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £55 per day, on average, or £110 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.11. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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