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
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
$139
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 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

National Express operates bus routes to Carmarthen. From London, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 587 km and will cost you around $127. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $113 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 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

National Express operates bus routes to Carmarthen. From London, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 587 km and will cost you around $127. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $113 for a journey of 716 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,671 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,040 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,086 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (944 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,242 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,435 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,862 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,150 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (290 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,227 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,240 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (522 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.92 and $50.56. 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 car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.92 and $50.56. 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 car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.