Introduction
Where to eat
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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Where to Eat in Carmarthen

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lolfa (2 Mansel Street) and The Warren (11 Mansel Street) are great picks.

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 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 London, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 290 miles and will cost you around €38. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about €122 for a journey of 1155 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 London, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 290 miles and will cost you around €38. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about €122 for a journey of 1155 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (886 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,187 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,365 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,840 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,122 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (286 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (671 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,206 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (494 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (173 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 (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€97+
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Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.54 and €24.72. 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.54 and €24.72. 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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