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Dolgellau travel guide

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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
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in April
Estimated hotel price
£75
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, Blue Islands, 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 London takes 3h 05m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £57 for a 4h 14m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 70 miles and will cost you around £9. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 75 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, Blue Islands, 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 London takes 3h 05m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £57 for a 4h 14m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 70 miles and will cost you around £9. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around £147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£207+
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George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£176+
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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Private Bedroom at The Bunkhouse in Snowdonia Perfect for Bikers and Walkers
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.40 and £20.54.

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.40 and £20.54.

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