Dolgellau travel guide

Dolgellau Tourism | Dolgellau Guide

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
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in October
Estimated hotel price
£73
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dolgellau departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Dolgellau. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 72 km and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 129 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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dolgellau departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Dolgellau. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 72 km and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

Y Meirionnydd
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£171+
Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£158+
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£122+

Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dolgellau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dolgellau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82.