Carmarthen travel guide
Carmarthen Tourism | Carmarthen Guide
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. Carmarthen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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 London takes 2h 46m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $243 for a 12h 40m trip. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 291 km from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carmarthen, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 225 km and will cost you around $8. From London, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 386 km.
Airlines serving Carmarthen
Where to stay in Carmarthen
Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen
Most booked hotels in Carmarthen
Renting a car in Carmarthen
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Carmarthen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.