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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
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in January
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 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 most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 36m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 80 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 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 most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 36m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 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 (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£225+
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Y Meirionnydd
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.81 and £21.07.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.81 and £21.07.