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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Taunton to see all of its attractions.

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
€68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in November
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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 38 km from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 09m and costs around €184 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €124 for a 3h 01m 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Taunton takes 113 km and will cost you around €7. From London, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 177 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.

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 38 km from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 1h 09m and costs around €184 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €124 for a 3h 01m 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Taunton takes 113 km and will cost you around €7. From London, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 177 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.

Airports near Taunton

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
GOL
Good (686 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (510 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (494 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 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, Excellent reviews)
€69+
Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€97+
The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€208+
Holiday Inn Taunton, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€89+
Days Inn by Wyndham Taunton
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
€56+

Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.74 and €27.65. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.74 and €27.65. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.