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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carmarthen has to offer.

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
€59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in November
Estimated hotel price
€59
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 84 km from Carmarthen.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Carmarthen to Newquay takes 6h 14m and costs around €160 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about €1,445 for a 13h 20m trip. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 105 km and will cost you around €11. From London, the ticket costs about €24 for a journey of 423 km.

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 84 km from Carmarthen.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Carmarthen to Newquay takes 6h 14m and costs around €160 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about €1,445 for a 13h 20m trip. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 105 km and will cost you around €11. From London, the ticket costs about €24 for a journey of 423 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,077 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,971 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,145 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,816 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,084 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,166 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (652 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (264 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€92+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€86+
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Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.34 and €24.46. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.34 and €24.46. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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