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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. 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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dolgellau. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $149 for a 3h 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 $12. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $14 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 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dolgellau. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $149 for a 3h 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 $12. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

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Borthwnog Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 614 reviews)
$203+
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Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 374 reviews)
$377+
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George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 710 reviews)
$202+
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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1623 reviews)
$154+
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Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01.