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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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dolgellau deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $78 for a 4h 14m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 75 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 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $78 for a 4h 14m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,974 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $186 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

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Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 345 reviews)
$284+
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George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 660 reviews)
$242+
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Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 416 reviews)
$195+
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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1523 reviews)
$175+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1270 reviews)
$133+
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Private Bedroom at The Bunkhouse in Snowdonia Perfect for Bikers and Walkers
3 stars
Good (7.8, 167 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

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