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
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in October
Estimated hotel price
£70
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair 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 Birmingham takes 2h 00m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 3h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 181 miles 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 65 miles and will cost you around £12. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair 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 Birmingham takes 2h 00m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 3h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 181 miles 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 65 miles and will cost you around £12. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (7,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,356 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,821 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,671 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,364 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,898 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around £90 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 Townhouse
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£113+
George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£146+
Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£173+
Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£168+
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+

Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.44 and £21.92.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.44 and £21.92.