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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 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 Chicago and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Dolgellau to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 10m 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 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 $12. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 137 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 Chicago and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Dolgellau to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 10m 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 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 $12. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,110 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,204 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,173 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1593 reviews)
$123+
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Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 463 reviews)
$196+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1333 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41.