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
€69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
€69
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 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 DRIVALIA , 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 270 miles and will cost you around €36. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €63 for a journey of 445 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 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 DRIVALIA , 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 270 miles and will cost you around €36. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €63 for a journey of 445 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,809 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,315 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (974 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,302 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,481 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,887 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,195 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (300 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,254 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (682 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,300 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (184 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (544 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

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Falcon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€119+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€83+
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Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €1.62 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 €19.40 and €25.86. 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, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.62 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 €19.40 and €25.86. 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, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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