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 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to London takes 2h 11m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $53 for a 2h 15m 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 75 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 85 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 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to London takes 2h 11m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $53 for a 2h 15m 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 75 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 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)
$306+
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George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 710 reviews)
$179+
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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, 1625 reviews)
$157+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1375 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89.