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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Taunton to see all of its attractions.

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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 March
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in March
Estimated hotel price
£68
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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from Leeds and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 435 km and will cost you around £25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from Leeds and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 435 km and will cost you around £25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 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 (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,962 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,371 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,551 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,900 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,215 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,271 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (305 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,332 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (186 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (559 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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The Notley Arms Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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The Bower Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Mercure Bridgwater
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £34 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.71 and £24.94. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £34 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.71 and £24.94. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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