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 84 km from Carmarthen.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Carmarthen. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.2 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 447 km and will cost you around $30. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 982 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 only carrier operating train routes to Carmarthen. 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 447 km and will cost you around $30. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 982 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,719 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,164 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,258 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,445 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,869 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,239 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,255 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (181 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (530 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, 2019 reviews)
$107+
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Afon Duad Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 433 reviews)
$122+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1966 reviews)
$99+
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Travelodge St. Clears Carmarthen
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 12 reviews)
$38+
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Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1901 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Carmarthen, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Carmarthen, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

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