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.
Activities & attractions in Carmarthen
Where to Eat in Carmarthen
If you’re looking for affordable options, Frankie & Benny's - Carmarthen (Unit 16 St. Catherines Walk) and Harvester - St Catherine's Walk (Unit 6 St. Catherines Walk) are great picks.
When to visit Carmarthen
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, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.
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 £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £192 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 £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 378 km.
Airlines serving Carmarthen
Where to stay in Carmarthen
Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £153 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen
Most booked hotels in Carmarthen
Hiring a car in Carmarthen
Hiring a car in Carmarthen costs £38 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.