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 28 miles 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 Manchester and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Taunton. 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. From Newquay, the bus ride to Taunton takes 170 miles and will cost you around £13. From London, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 250 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, British Airways, Loganair 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 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. From Newquay, the bus ride to Taunton takes 170 miles and will cost you around £13. From London, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 250 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 (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,359 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,540 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,897 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,207 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,268 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (303 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,331 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (186 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (558 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)
£99+
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The Bower Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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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)
£52+
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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 £37 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.74 and £24.98. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £37 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.74 and £24.98. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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