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 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 150 miles and will cost you around €14. From London, the ticket costs about €47 for a journey of 270 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 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 150 miles and will cost you around €14. From London, the ticket costs about €47 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,285 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,464 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,877 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (294 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,247 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,278 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (539 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)
€84+
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Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.08 and €24.10. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.08 and €24.10. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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