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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $57 for a 2h 38m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, 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 $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 185 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $57 for a 2h 38m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, 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 $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (917 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)
$131+
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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1583 reviews)
$127+
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Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 463 reviews)
$220+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1331 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44.

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44.