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
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
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. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

Arriva 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 DRIVALIA , 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 378 km and will cost you around £26. From London, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 426 km.

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 84 km from Carmarthen. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

Arriva 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 DRIVALIA , 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 378 km and will cost you around £26. From London, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 426 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,814 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,704 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,062 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,971 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,231 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (772 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (868 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,127 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,371 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,080 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,235 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (319 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (682 reviews)
PLAY
Good (79 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (144 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (16 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carmarthen

Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

The Rose and Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Spilman Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Pantyrathro International Hostel
0 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£48+
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Three Rivers Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£141+
Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£71+

Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Hiring a car in Carmarthen costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.33 and £21.77. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Carmarthen costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.33 and £21.77. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.