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 April
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in April
Estimated hotel price
$182
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 33h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 for a 3h 05m 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 241 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 33h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 for a 3h 05m 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,410 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (899 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.59 and $50.12.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.59 and $50.12.