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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 59 miles from Dolgellau. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dolgellau. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about $67 for a 1h 39m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 65 miles and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dolgellau. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about $67 for a 1h 39m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 65 miles and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,465 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,826 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,775 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,250 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,243 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,388 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,776 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,190 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,156 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 (9.6, 370 reviews)
$280+
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George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 695 reviews)
$159+
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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1594 reviews)
$145+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1334 reviews)
$114+
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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.