Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Carmarthen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carmarthen

With a population of 15 244, Carmarthen is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Carmarthen to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Carmarthen

Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
€70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
€70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carmarthen

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 84 km from Carmarthen. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Arriva. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 378 km and will cost you around €41. From London, the ticket costs about €56 for a journey of 539 km.

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 84 km from Carmarthen. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Arriva. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 378 km and will cost you around €41. From London, the ticket costs about €56 for a journey of 539 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (897 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,201 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,379 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,847 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,128 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,210 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (498 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€94+
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Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €1.54 per litre in Carmarthen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.45 and €24.60. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.54 per litre in Carmarthen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.45 and €24.60. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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