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.

When to visit Dolgellau

Dolgellau in October
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in October
Estimated hotel price
$137
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. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 33h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $62 for a 2h 11m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 72 km and will cost you around $6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $24 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. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 33h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $62 for a 2h 11m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dolgellau, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 72 km and will cost you around $6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around $183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $286 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

George III Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$377+
Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$410+
Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$280+
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse and Cottages in Snowdonia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$176+
Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$272+

Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59.

Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59.