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Ffos Las Racecourse is in South 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.
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.
To find 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. If you are coming from the east, we’re not far from J48 of the M4, and if you’re coming from the west, it’s not far from the A40 to Carmarthen.
Car parking is free, and there is a large amount available. Please ensure that you have a current blue badge in order to access the disabled car park
The racecourse arranges a free bus to and from the racecourse. The bus 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. See the ‘By Taxi’ tab for more info.
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). For timetables and prices, please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.thetrainline.com.
On race days we offer a subsidised bus from the Llanelli station to the racecourse and back for £1 per journey. See the ‘Raceday Bus’ tab for more info.
We have a number of 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.
D R Taxis - 01554 706 684 Arthurs Taxis - 01554 741 841 Fareway Taxis - 01554 773 381 Le Femm Cabs - 01554 771 777 Mastercabs - 01554 777 111
Contact us if you would like more taxi numbers.
If you are looking to travel to us on a non race day, or are looking to take a bus for the whole journey, you can catch a public bus. First Cymru operates a Monday to Saturday bus service from Llanelli to Carmarthen (No 197) It has stops in Trimsaran, Carway, Ponthenri and Meinciau.
For timetable information please visit www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/wales/swwales/home.
Ffos Las will accommodate helicopters on race days 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.
