Getting to Tenby
Driving to Tenby
Tenby is relatively easy to find and we hope the guide below will help you. We'd like to note however driving times indicated below can vary hugely depending on traffic. The following journey times assume no significant delays and should be used as a guide only. From London (238 mi – about 4 hours 18 mins), from Birmingham (211 mi – about 3 hours 41 mins), from Cardiff (92.2 mi – about 1 hour 49 mins), From Swansea (53.4 mi – about 1 hour 15 mins).
Do take care not to exceed the speed limit as the police operate using mobile speed cameras in vans along all the popular holiday routes.
Directions from the Midlands and further north to Tenby
Take the M5 south to Junction 8, immediately past Strensham Services onto the M50
Travel the length of the M50, to Junction 4 near to Ross-on-Wye and take the A40 towards Monmouth.
7 miles past Monmouth, take the turning to Raglan and Abergavenny.
Carry on to the A465, signposted Merthyr Tydfil, Neath and Swansea.
The A465 will join the M4 at Junction 43, where you can follow the remaining directions below.
Directions from London, Cardiff and Swansea to tenby
Take the M4 West to Junction 49, and then the A48 towards Carmarthen.
On arriving in Carmarthen, turn left at the second roundabout onto the A40, signposted St Clears.
From St Clears, take the A477 for approximately 11 miles and then the A478 towards Tenby.
The A478 will take your through, Pentlepoir, Wooden, New Hedges and then down the hill into Tenby.
Car Parking in Tenby
Some hotels and campsites have their own car parks, and there is also a limited amount of on-road parking. It is recommended however and far easier to head for one of the designated public car parks and leave your car there.
