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.

When to visit Dolgellau

Dolgellau in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car rental 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 72 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 12 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car rental 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 72 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,527 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,839 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (825 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around C$ 179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 262 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dolgellau

Most booked hotels in Dolgellau

Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 343+
Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 269+
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 246+

Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Dolgellau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.67 and C$ 40.89.

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Dolgellau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.67 and C$ 40.89.