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 Los Angeles and takes around 24h 56m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 08m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $56 for a 5h 58m 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, FlixBus and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $13. From London, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 250 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 Los Angeles and takes around 24h 56m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 08m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $56 for a 5h 58m 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, FlixBus and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $13. From London, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 250 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 (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (743 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,428 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,392 reviews)
GOL
Good (701 reviews)
Vueling
Good (798 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (490 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (164 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (503 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (102 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (9 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (104 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 (8.3, 2659 reviews)
$94+
Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1385 reviews)
$105+
The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 780 reviews)
$234+
The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1125 reviews)
$79+
Admiral's Table, Bridgwater by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 797 reviews)
$67+
Holiday Inn Taunton, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1887 reviews)
$116+

Renting a car in Taunton

Renting a car in Taunton costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08.

Renting a car in Taunton costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08.