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.

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Where to Eat in Taunton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brazz (Castle Bow) and Zekki Restaurant (1 West Street) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 340
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 340
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 28h 45m.

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 AED 356 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about AED 110 for a 1h 24m 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 Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 40. From Manchester, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 362 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 28h 45m.

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 AED 356 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about AED 110 for a 1h 24m 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 Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Taunton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 40. From Manchester, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 362 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

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,699 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,111 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (951 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,252 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,442 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,864 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,155 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,237 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,249 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (527 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 250+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 198+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 327+
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The Castle at Taunton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 701+
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Rock Inn
3 stars
Okay (4.7, Okay reviews)
AED 169+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Expect to pay AED 6.58 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 AED 78.88 and AED 105.18. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.58 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 AED 78.88 and AED 105.18. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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