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 Brazz (Castle Bow) 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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 38 km from Taunton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands 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 £72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £130 for a 7h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 314 km and will cost you around £17. 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.
Airlines serving Taunton
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 £64 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 71% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.
Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.91 and £23.88. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.