Ffos Las Racecourse is in West Wales, situated just off the A484 between Llanelli and Carmarthen. Set in a rural area of Carmarthen, the racecourse is clearly signposted on your approach. We have detailed instructions below of how you can find us by your preferred mode of transport. If you are driving to visit us, the postcode for your satnav is SA17 4DE.
There are a multitude of ways to travel to Ffos Las Racecourse:
Visit Us by Public Transport
Ffos Las Racecourse is well served by a daily bus route (except Sundays) between Carmarthen and Llanelli.
The 197 bus departs from Llanelli Bus Station every hour from 07:20 to 17:20 then 18:20, and from Carmarthen Bus Station from 08:20 to 16:20, then 18:10. The last return bus to Carmarthen is at 15:42, but the last returns to Llanelli are 16:47 and 18:37.
For keen walkers, the racecourse is a 45-minute walk from Kidwelly railway station, a local stop between Llanelli and Carmarthen.
Visit us by Raceday Bus
Ffos Las Racecourse arranges a free bus service which operates from Llanelli train station with dedicated pick up and return times. The bus is free of charge but operates on a strictly first come first served basis and cannot be pre-booked.
Please check individual fixtures for exact times this service will operate. Please note, we cannot guarantee that the bus times will fall in line with the scheduled train times. If you have a journey booked and are required to be at the station by a specific time, then it is advised that your own transport is arranged.
Visit us by Taxi
We have many local taxi firms we work with, with some listed below. If you are booking a taxi, please book in advance to secure your ride home.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need more taxi numbers.
Visit us by Air
Ffos Las will accommodate helicopters on Racedays by request. Advance notice is required to ensure arrival and departure times do not conflict with racing or other bookings on the day.
You also have Pembrey Airport which is only 3 miles from Ffos Las and offers commercial Aircraft charters, commercial Helicopter charters, passenger handling in a new dedicated arrival and departure lounge and aviation refuelling with Av-Gas and Jet fuel (pressure or gravity).
If you are arriving via the airport, they can arrange a taxi service to the racecourse.
For more details call 01554 891534 or visit their website on www.pembreyairport.com.
Our travel supplier: RHN Travel
RHN Travel provides coach hire and private minibus hire services, specialising in providing reliable and efficient transfers and transportation solutions. Their dedicated team ensures seamless service, prioritising safety and punctuality to meet all needs.
Quotes from past customers of RHN Travel:
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To find out more about their services, please call 01554 777 40 or email info@rhntravel.com.
Ffos Las Racecourse
Trimsaran
Carmarthenshire
SA17 4DE
For the most direct route when driving, please follow your SatNav to SA17 4DE. We are just off the A484 between Llanelli and Carmarthen, and it is clearly signposted on approach.
The nearest train stations to Ffos Las Racecourse are Kidwelly (4.5 miles), Pembrey and Burry Port (4.5 miles), Llanelli (6 miles) and Carmarthen (12 miles).
First Cymru operates a Monday to Saturday bus service from Llanelli to Carmarthen (No 197) It has stops in Trimsaran, Carway, Ponthenri and Meinciau.
