Skip to content

Table of contents

About Taunton, Somerset

Taunton, Somerset's county town, sits at the junction of the M5 (Junction 25) and A38, making it a natural stopping point between the Midlands and the southwest. The A358 runs south toward the coast while the A361 heads northwest through the Quantocks. With over 60 public EV charging points and a mainline railway station, it's well-equipped for modern travel. The town centers around Taunton Castle, home to the Museum of Somerset and its stunning Roman mosaics from Low Ham.

Where is Taunton, Somerset on the map?

Taunton, Somerset is in England, at 51.015, -3.103 - about 7 km north-east of Budleigh.

How far is Taunton, Somerset from where I am?

Use your device location to see the distance to Taunton, Somerset, how long the drive takes, and directions from where you are.

EV Chargers in Taunton, Somerset

29 chargers

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Find hotels in Taunton, Somerset

Rent a car near Taunton, Somerset

Play a pub crawl round in Taunton, Somerset

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Taunton, Somerset. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Taunton, Somerset9 holes, one ball

Popular destinations close by

Nearby essentials

What is the closest airport to Taunton, Somerset?

The closest airport to Taunton, Somerset is Exeter International Airport, 51 km (about 42 min by car). Other airports nearby: Bristol Airport.

Share Route

Save for offline?

We'll download this route and its map area so it works without a connection. This can take a moment -- you can keep using the app while it finishes.