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 52 miles from Carmarthen.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Carmarthen. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 181 miles from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of Europcar and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 225 miles and will cost you around $57. From London, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 52 miles from Carmarthen.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Carmarthen. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 181 miles from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of Europcar and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 225 miles and will cost you around $57. From London, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,881 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,918 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,330 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,504 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,890 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,201 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,260 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,320 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
AccesRail
IndiGo
Good (550 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.52 and $54.02. 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, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.52 and $54.02. 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, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.