Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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

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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 most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 278 miles and will cost you around $35. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 445 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 most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 278 miles and will cost you around $35. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 445 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,195 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,374 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,846 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,129 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,208 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (497 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

Rose and Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 691 reviews)
$100+
Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1912 reviews)
$95+
Travelodge St. Clears Carmarthen
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 10 reviews)
$41+
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1857 reviews)
$98+
Pantyrathro International Hostel
0 stars
Good (7.1, 305 reviews)
$64+

Renting a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20.