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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 455 miles and will cost you around $84. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $161 for a journey of 890 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 455 miles and will cost you around $84. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $161 for a journey of 890 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,779 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,269 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (965 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,288 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,471 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,880 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,184 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (295 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,249 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,283 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (541 reviews)
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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, 692 reviews)
$123+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1966 reviews)
$114+
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Travelodge St. Clears Carmarthen
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 12 reviews)
$46+
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Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1901 reviews)
$102+
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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. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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