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
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
$134
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 only carrier operating train routes to Carmarthen. 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 121 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 233 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 only carrier operating train routes to Carmarthen. 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 121 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,767 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,238 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,125 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,281 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,464 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,876 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (639 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (679 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,246 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,274 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (538 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.83 and $47.77. 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 car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.83 and $47.77. 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 car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.