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. Carmarthen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lolfa (2 Mansel Street) and The Warren (11 Mansel Street) are great picks.
Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 52 miles from Carmarthen.
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 $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $242 for a 8h 27m trip. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 181 miles from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carmarthen, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 50 miles and will cost you around $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 235 miles.
Average rates range from around $91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $193 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Carmarthen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. 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 Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.