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

Taunton in November
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in November
Estimated hotel price
$73
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. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to Bristol takes 1h 30m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 05m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 133 miles from Taunton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Newquay, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 1.6 miles from downtown Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 24 miles from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to Bristol takes 1h 30m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 05m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 133 miles from Taunton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Newquay, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 1.6 miles from downtown Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Taunton

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,435 reviews)
GOL
Good (687 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (106 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (12 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

Holiday Inn Express Taunton East
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2652 reviews)
$80+
Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1389 reviews)
$114+
The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1125 reviews)
$77+
The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 830 reviews)
$234+
Admiral's Table, Bridgwater by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 799 reviews)
$61+
Holiday Inn Taunton, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1902 reviews)
$99+

Renting a car in Taunton

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26.