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

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Arriva. 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 485 miles and will cost you around $44. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 745 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

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Arriva. 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 485 miles and will cost you around $44. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 745 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (952 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,254 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,442 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,866 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (294 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,237 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,252 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (528 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 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)
$121+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1966 reviews)
$96+
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Travelodge St. Clears Carmarthen
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 12 reviews)
$40+
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Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1901 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Carmarthen, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Carmarthen, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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