Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

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When to visit Carmarthen

Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
$137
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

The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 435 km and will cost you around $33. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $169 for a journey of 1102 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

The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 435 km and will cost you around $33. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $169 for a journey of 1102 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,988 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,949 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,375 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,566 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,903 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,221 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,273 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (305 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,339 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (187 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (560 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $3.65 per litre in Carmarthen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.76 and $58.35. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.65 per litre in Carmarthen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.76 and $58.35. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.