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
€69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
€69
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 52 miles from Carmarthen.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Carmarthen. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 181 miles from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using FlixBus or National Express. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 65 miles and will cost you around €13. From London, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 263 miles.

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 52 miles from Carmarthen.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Carmarthen. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 181 miles from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using FlixBus or National Express. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 65 miles and will cost you around €13. From London, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 263 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,529 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,194 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,373 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,846 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,129 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,208 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (497 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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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)
€82+
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Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.28 and €24.37. 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 €1.53 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 €18.28 and €24.37. 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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