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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. 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 most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 2h 11m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 113 km and will cost you around $11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 132 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 most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 2h 11m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 113 km and will cost you around $11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 132 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,949 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,316 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

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Borthwnog Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 614 reviews)
$203+
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Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 374 reviews)
$348+
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Dwy Olwyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 269 reviews)
$142+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1376 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40.