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
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dolgellau in October
Estimated hotel price
$91
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. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 181 miles 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 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. The shortest flight to Dolgellau from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dolgellau, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dolgellau to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dolgellau is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 181 miles 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Dolgellau takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Dolgellau

Airlines serving Dolgellau

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dolgellau

Average rates range from around $129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 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, 445 reviews)
$263+
Penmaenuchaf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 255 reviews)
$270+
Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 240 reviews)
$200+
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 976 reviews)
$114+
Royal Ship
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 846 reviews)
$191+

Renting a car in Dolgellau

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Dolgellau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Dolgellau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08.