Carmarthen travel guide

Carmarthen Tourism | Carmarthen Guide

You're Going to Love Carmarthen

With a population of 15,244, Carmarthen is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Carmarthen to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Carmarthen

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lolfa (2 Mansel Street) and The Warren (11 Mansel Street) are great picks.

When to visit Carmarthen

Carmarthen in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
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 journey from Carmarthen to London takes 5h 30m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $363 for a 8h 27m trip. 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carmarthen, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 80 km and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 378 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 journey from Carmarthen to London takes 5h 30m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $363 for a 8h 27m trip. 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carmarthen, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 80 km and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,435 reviews)
GOL
Good (687 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (106 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (12 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carmarthen

Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $290 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

Spilman Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$170+
Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$125+

Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $2.81 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 $33.70 and $44.93. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carmarthen, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.81 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 $33.70 and $44.93. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carmarthen, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.