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
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
$136
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 U-Save and Alamo, 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 435 km and will cost you around $88. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 1167 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 U-Save and Alamo, 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 435 km and will cost you around $88. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 1167 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,915 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,348 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,533 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,896 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,205 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,265 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (303 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,327 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (556 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $3.64 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 $43.66 and $58.21. 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 $3.64 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 $43.66 and $58.21. 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.