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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 April
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in April
Estimated hotel price
£76
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, Aer Lingus 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Dolgellau to London takes 3h 05m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £54 for a 3h 07m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 84 miles and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 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, Aer Lingus 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Dolgellau to London takes 3h 05m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £54 for a 3h 07m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 84 miles and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around £123 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

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Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£205+
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George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£153+
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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Private Bedroom at The Bunkhouse in Snowdonia Perfect for Bikers and Walkers
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22.

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