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 95 km from Dolgellau. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 50m and costs around $7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 34m 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 $13. From London, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 394 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 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 50m and costs around $7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 34m 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 $13. From London, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 394 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,418 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,581 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,000 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,048 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,310 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

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Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 369 reviews)
$247+
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George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 690 reviews)
$167+
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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1572 reviews)
$141+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1329 reviews)
$122+
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Torrent Walk Bunkhouse in Heart of Snowdonia Park
3 stars
Good (7.8, 177 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20.