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 most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Arriva. 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 National, 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 263 miles and will cost you around €32. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €80 for a journey of 455 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 Arriva. 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 National, 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 263 miles and will cost you around €32. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €80 for a journey of 455 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,023 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,839 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,076 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (935 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,245 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,425 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,859 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,150 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (288 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,222 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,235 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (518 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
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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)
€95+
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Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.79 and €25.05. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carmarthen, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.79 and €25.05. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carmarthen, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

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