The Dylan Thomas Boathouse is located in Laugharne, close to a public bus route that connects to many towns and villages in the region.

From Carmarthen

The 222 service from Carmarthen to Pendine stops at Brown's Hotel on Market Street in Laugharne twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon. The service runs Mondays to Saturdays (excluding Bank Holidays).

From here, proceed along Victoria Street next to the bus stop and turn right along Cliff Road before the entrance to Dylan's Coastal Resort.

From Tenby

The 351 service from Tenby to Pendine (via Saundersfoot) stops opposite the main car park for the Museum of Land Speed once in the morning and twice in the afternoon. The service runs Mondays to Saturdays (excluding Bank Holidays).

You can change here to the 222 service onto Laugharne, or proceed to the Museum of Land Speed, where you can purchase weekly tickets that offer entry to both the Museum and the Boathouse. These tickets offer unlimited entry to both sites for seven days from the date of purchase and represent excellent value.

The nearest train station to Laugharne is in Whitland, just off the B4328. Trains stop here regularly from both the Carmarthen and Tenby directions.

From Whitland, two bus services connect to St Clears, from where you can catch the 222 service to Laugharne. 

The 224 service (Whitland to Carmarthen) stops at the Whitland Railway Station once in the early morning and once in mid-afternoon and runs Mondays to Saturdays (excluding Bank Holidays). 

The 322 service (Haverfordwest to Carmarthen) stops at both Keefe House and the Whitland Spar - each a 5-minute walk from the train station - once in the morning and twice in the afternoon. The service runs Mondays to Saturdays (excluding Bank Holidays).

Visiting the Dylan Thomas Boathouse is a great opportunity for a day of active travel. The Boathouse is located in the small, coastal town of Laugharne, which hosts a large stone castle and lovely views of the Taf estuary.

The Dylan Thomas Boathouse is situated along the Wales Coastal Path that connects with popular holiday resorts in Pembrokeshire and along towards major Carmarthenshire towns and the Gower Peninsula beyond.

Cycling

Carmarthenshire is renowned as the home of cycling in Wales with numerous opportunities to cycle on and off road.

The Dylan Thomas Boathouse is located just off National Cycle Route 4 that runs inland from Laugharne to Marros in the west and then on to Amroth and Saundersfoot in Pembrokeshire. A short detour will take you to the village of Pendine, which is known as the home of land speed record attempts in the UK. The seven mile beach at Pendine Sands saw several world land speed records smashed in the 1920s. The story of these incredible achievements is told in the brand new Museum of Land Speed.

To the east, the path continues on to link up with Carmarthen, taking in the magnificent views across Carmarthen Bay and the Gower. Follow the path south to reach the family-friendly Pembrey Country Park and stop off at the vibrant community hub of Parc Y Bocs in Kidwelly on the way. Travelling westward, Cycle Route 4 will take you to the vibrant seaside town of Tenby, then onwards around the coast to Pembroke, Haverfordwest and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Taking a detour from Cycle Route 4 through Carmarthen and on into the Tywi Valley is worth the reward. Another museum in the CofGâr family - Carmarthenshire Museum - lies at one end of the 16.7 mile-long Tywi Valley Cycle Path, which is expected to open fully in autumn/winter 2025, with the eastern end connecting with Ffairfach and Llandeilo. Attractions such as National Trust Dinefwr, Aberglasney Gardens, and Dryslwyn Castle will all be accessible from the Cycle Path. 

Connecting with the Tywi Valley Cycle Path is the National Cycle Route 47, which runs from Newport to Fishguard, whilst taking in several towns and villages across Carmarthenshire, such as Llanelli, Tumble, Cross Hands, Porthyrhyd, Carmarthen, Bronwydd Arms, Talog and Trelech. Following Route 47 south from the Museum will bring you to the renowned National Botanic Garden of Wales and the British Bird of Prey Centre and, if you have the energy, all the way to one of our sister museums - Parc Howard Museum - in Llanelli. Heading north will take you past the fun-filled Gwili Steam Railway and on to the spectacular Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Alternatively, if you'd like to test yourself at the venue that developed 2024 Olympic Gold Medallist Emma Finucane, then book a session at Carmarthen Velodrome. This refurbished track is one of the oldest velodromes in Wales and dates back to 1900.

Walking

If walking is what you prefer, then there are plenty of trails locally for all ages and abilities.

You can follow in the footsteps of Dylan Thomas by walking along the Wales Coastal Path from the Boathouse to Sir John's Hill on the western side of Laugharne on a trail called Dylan's Birthday Walk. The path later turns inland, avoiding the Ministry of Defence site, before meeting the coast again at Pendine. Continuing west will link up National Trust land at Morfa Bychan, where you can follow a pleasant circular trail back through Pendine village on the Ragwen Point Walk.

To see more in Carmarthenshire, feel free to ask our friendly Visitor Services team for recommendations, as they are all proud and accredited Carmarthenshire Tourism Ambassadors.