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 8h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Dolgellau to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 47m and costs around $31 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 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 $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 225 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 8h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Dolgellau to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 47m and costs around $31 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 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 $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,176 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 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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Bryn Mair House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 547 reviews)
$128+
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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1592 reviews)
$123+
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Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 463 reviews)
$197+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1333 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23.