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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
RM 302
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 302
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 2h 39m and costs around RM 3,269 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about RM 635 for a 5h 04m 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 U-Save and DRIVALIA , 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 105 km and will cost you around RM 80. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 143 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 2h 39m and costs around RM 3,269 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about RM 635 for a 5h 04m 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 U-Save and DRIVALIA , 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 105 km and will cost you around RM 80. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 143 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,786 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,638 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,663 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,857 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (791 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (894 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,285 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,085 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,951 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,131 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,199 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (662 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carmarthen

Average rates range from around RM 382 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 917 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay RM 7.79 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 RM 93.37 and RM 124.49. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.79 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 RM 93.37 and RM 124.49. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.