Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
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.

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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 181 miles from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, 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 113 km and will cost you around $19. From London, the ticket costs about $42 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.

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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 181 miles from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, 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 113 km and will cost you around $19. From London, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,843 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (991 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,314 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,495 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,195 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,259 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,309 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (184 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (546 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

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Rose and Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 701 reviews)
$114+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2038 reviews)
$95+
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Travelodge St. Clears Carmarthen
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 12 reviews)
$61+
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Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1951 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Carmarthen, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Carmarthen, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

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