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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. Carmarthen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 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 587 km and will cost you around $73. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 716 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 most popular train carrier serving Carmarthen, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 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 587 km and will cost you around $73. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 716 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,684 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,066 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,851 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,088 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,244 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,435 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,862 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,151 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (290 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,230 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,244 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (525 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, 2016 reviews)
$111+
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Rose and Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 692 reviews)
$101+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1958 reviews)
$97+
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Travelodge St. Clears Carmarthen
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 12 reviews)
$40+
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Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1893 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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