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
€68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
€68
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. 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 only carrier operating train routes to Carmarthen. The train journey from Carmarthen to Edinburgh takes 14h 40m and costs around €306 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about €331 for a 22h 58m trip. 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 160 miles and will cost you around €38. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €55 for a journey of 245 miles.

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 52 miles 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 only carrier operating train routes to Carmarthen. The train journey from Carmarthen to Edinburgh takes 14h 40m and costs around €306 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about €331 for a 22h 58m trip. 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 160 miles and will cost you around €38. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €55 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,640 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,023 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,834 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,351 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (926 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,236 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,418 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,855 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,144 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,221 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,231 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (512 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

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Spilman Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€95+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€80+
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Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.82 and €25.09. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carmarthen, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.82 and €25.09. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carmarthen, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

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