Cymraeg

How to find Glanaman and Garnant

Glanaman and Garnant are easy to reach by car, bus, bike, or on foot — with great links to Carmarthenshire, Swansea, and the Brecon Beacons.

A road sign pointing towards Garnant and Glanaman, set against a backdrop of dense green foliage. The weathered sign shows signs of age, blending into the natural surroundings of this leafy part of Carmarthenshire.

By car from the M4

  • Exit the M4 at junction 49 (Pont Abraham Services).

  • Take the A483 towards Ammanford (signposted Llandeilo/Ammanford).

  • Continue for about 5 miles to Ammanford.

  • At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the A474 (Ffordd William Walker), signposted Glanaman, Garnant, Brynamman.

  • Stay on the A474 for about 5 miles:

    • Glanaman is the first village you’ll reach.

    • Continue on to Garnant.

  • Approximate driving time from the M4 to Glanaman or Garnant is 25 minutes (depending on traffic).

By train and bus

  • Take a train to Ammanford on the Heart of Wales Line.

    • Direct trains run from Swansea, Llanelli and Shrewsbury.

    • From Cardiff, take a train to Swansea first and change for Ammanford.

  • From Ammanford train station:

    • Walk (5 to 10 minutes) or take a short taxi ride to Ammanford bus station.

    • Take First Cymru Bus 129 to Glanaman or Garnant.

      • The bus stops along the A474.

      • Runs approximately every hour on weekdays (limited service on Sundays).

  • Approximate journey time from Swansea:

    • Train to Ammanford: about 35 minutes.

    • Bus to Glanaman or Garnant: about 15 minutes.

    • Total journey time: about 1 hour.

Alternative public transport (from Cardiff or further afield)

  • Take a train to Swansea.

  • Then take First Cymru Bus X13 to Ammanford.

  • Change to Bus 129 for Glanaman or Garnant.

Parking

Glanaman:

Garnant:

  • Bowls Pavilion Car Park: Located on Upper Station Road with about 40 spaces, open 24/7. It offers access to Parc Golwg Yr Aman, the riverside path and cycle path.