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.

When to visit Dolgellau

Dolgellau in October
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in October
Estimated hotel price
$91
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 12h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $44 for a 2h 06m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 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 12h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $44 for a 2h 06m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 448 reviews)
$249+
Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 254 reviews)
$272+
Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 241 reviews)
$186+
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse and Cottages in Snowdonia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 982 reviews)
$117+
Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 858 reviews)
$179+

Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47.