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 January
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in January
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dolgellau. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $121 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 291 km 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 113 km and will cost you around $14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 113 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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dolgellau. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $121 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 291 km 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 113 km and will cost you around $14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,749 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,151 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 370 reviews)
$279+
Bryn Mair House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 548 reviews)
$139+
George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 695 reviews)
$156+
Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1594 reviews)
$146+
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1334 reviews)
$115+

Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81.