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, Aer Lingus, British Airways 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 National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 275 miles and will cost you around €20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €55 for a journey of 490 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, Aer Lingus, British Airways 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 National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 275 miles and will cost you around €20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €55 for a journey of 490 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,459 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,213 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,403 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,274 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,455 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,874 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,244 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,269 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 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)
€96+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€84+
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Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €1.52 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 €18.17 and €24.23. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carmarthen, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.52 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 €18.17 and €24.23. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carmarthen, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

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