Dolgellau travel guide

Dolgellau Tourism | Dolgellau Guide

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
€85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in October
Estimated hotel price
€85
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 Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 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 €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about €22 for a 1h 06m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 €4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 108 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 Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 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 €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about €22 for a 1h 06m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 €4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 108 km.

Airports near Dolgellau

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around €143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €174 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)
€200+
The Cross Foxes- Bar Grill and Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€195+
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€106+
Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€142+

Hiring a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.76 and €27.68.

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.76 and €27.68.