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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 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 95 km 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Northern Rail. The train journey from Dolgellau to Leeds takes 1h 17m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £52 for a 3h 05m 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 97 km and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 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 easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dolgellau departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Northern Rail. The train journey from Dolgellau to Leeds takes 1h 17m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £52 for a 3h 05m 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dolgellau using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 97 km and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Dolgellau

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,658 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,125 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,829 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,113 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (919 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

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Bryn Mair House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£186+
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Y Meirionnydd
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£163+
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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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 £16.35 and £21.80.

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 £16.35 and £21.80.