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 59 miles from Dolgellau. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 14m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dolgellau. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 1h 35m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $107 for a 4h 40m 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 U-Save and Turo, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 70 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 7h 14m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dolgellau. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 1h 35m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $107 for a 4h 40m 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 U-Save and Turo, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,400 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 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, 374 reviews)
$305+
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George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 710 reviews)
$178+
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Dwy Olwyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 269 reviews)
$139+
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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1623 reviews)
$151+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1376 reviews)
$127+
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Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32.

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32.