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 January
Estimated hotel price
€68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in January
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 most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 70 miles and will cost you around €21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €16 for a journey of 150 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 most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 70 miles and will cost you around €21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €16 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,214 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,389 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,850 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,126 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,218 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,193 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (505 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€95+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€76+
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Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.67 and €24.89. 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, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.67 and €24.89. 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, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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