Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dolgellau travel guide

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With a population of 2,688, Dolgellau is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom.

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When to visit Dolgellau

Dolgellau in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dolgellau

Plane

Although Dolgellau doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 95 km from Dolgellau. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Dolgellau. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 105 km and will cost you around $17. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Dolgellau doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 95 km from Dolgellau. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Dolgellau. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 105 km and will cost you around $17. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,281 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $2.99 per litre in Dolgellau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.85 and $47.80.

Expect to pay $2.99 per litre in Dolgellau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.85 and $47.80.