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
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in December
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Taunton

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 24 miles from Taunton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus 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 most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to Birmingham takes 2h 26m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 3h 40m 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

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 £22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 255 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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 24 miles from Taunton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus 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 most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to Birmingham takes 2h 26m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 3h 40m 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

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 £22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 255 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

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,157 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,275 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (638 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,106 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,185 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (281 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (169 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (484 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Mercure Bridgwater
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Holiday Inn Taunton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Royal Ashton Townhouse - Taunton
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £46 per day, on average, or £92 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, 8% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31. 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, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £46 per day, on average, or £92 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, 8% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31. 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, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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