How to get to Taunton Deane

By Road

The area is easily accessible from M5 at Junctions 25 and 26, A303 and A358.  These routes provide excellent links to the South, East, Midlands, Wales and the North.

By Rail

Direct services to Bristol, London, Birmingham and the South and North.  For train times and ticket information contact the National Train Enquiry Bureau: 08457 48 49 50.

To travel back in time why not travel on the West Somerset Steam Railway from Bishops Lydeard Tel: 01643 704996

By Air

A comprehensive range of domestic and international flights are available from two regional airports:

Bristol International Airport
Tel: 0870 1212747
Website: Bristol Airport (external Link)

Cardiff International Airport
Tel: 01446 711111
Website: Cardiff International Airport (external Link)

Exeter Airport
Tel: 01392 367433
Website: Exeter Airport (external Link)

For the latest airport news
Website: UK Airport News (external Link)

By Boat

Ferry services arrive at the nearby ports of Poole, Weymouth, Southampton, Portsmouth and Plymouth.

By Bus

For all local bus enquiries contact Traveline Tel: 0871 200 22 33

Website: Traveline (external link)

For long distance journeys to and from the Heart of Somerset contact Berry's Coaches or National Express via Taunton Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01823 336344.

Travel News

For the latest traffic news please tune into;

• Orchard FM 102.6FM
• BBC Somerset 95.5FM

Car Rental

Taunton Park & Ride (Taunton Flyer)

The Taunton Flyer: Park & Ride

• Silk Mills Park & Ride to Taunton Town Centre and back
• Every 10-12 minutes from 07.30 - 19.00 Monday to Saturday.
• There and back for just £1.60 plus free parking!
• Great for commuters; perfect for shoppers; a first for Taunton.

Easy Park, easy ride.

Website: Taunton Flyer (External Link) for group deals or contact 0845 345 9155

Car Parks

• Parking in Taunton Town Centre
• Paying for parking in Taunton Town Centre