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

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dolgellau to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Dolgellau

Dolgellau in April
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in April
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $99 for a 3h 41m trip.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 145 miles and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 150 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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $99 for a 3h 41m trip.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 145 miles and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

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Bryn Mair House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 547 reviews)
$126+
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Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 369 reviews)
$251+
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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1581 reviews)
$141+
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Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 463 reviews)
$218+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1331 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Dolgellau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Dolgellau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23.