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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taunton has to offer.
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
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. The shortest flight to Taunton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to Bristol takes 1h 27m and costs around C$ 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 131 for a 2h 33m 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 rental from London, which is about 133 miles from Taunton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, Megabus and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Taunton takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 21. From Newquay, the ticket costs about C$ 43 for a journey of 210 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 centre.
Airlines serving Taunton
Where to stay in Taunton
Average rates range from around C$ 144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 234 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton
Most booked hotels in Taunton
Renting a car in Taunton
Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.04 and C$ 38.72. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Taunton, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.