Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in January
Estimated hotel price
£71
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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet 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 only carrier operating train routes to Dolgellau. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about £50 for a 1h 39m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 80 km and will cost you around £8. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 113 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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet 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 only carrier operating train routes to Dolgellau. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about £50 for a 1h 39m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 80 km and will cost you around £8. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,258 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,780 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £134 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£210+
Y Meirionnydd
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£135+
George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£119+
Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£109+
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£85+

Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.01 and £21.34.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.01 and £21.34.