Dolgellau travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dolgellau

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

When to visit Dolgellau

Dolgellau in October
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in October
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 59 miles from Dolgellau. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 181 miles from Dolgellau. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 45 miles and will cost you around $6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Dolgellau doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 59 miles from Dolgellau. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 181 miles from Dolgellau. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 45 miles and will cost you around $6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around $209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $282 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$326+
Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$302+
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$162+
Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$234+

Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $2.84 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 $34.01 and $45.35.

Expect to pay $2.84 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 $34.01 and $45.35.