What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Dolgellau?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Dolgellau?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Machynlleth via Newport (S Wales) and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Bath to Dolgellau?

The distance between Bath and Dolgellau is 209 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Dolgellau without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Dolgellau?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Bath to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Dolgellau bus from?

Bath to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Dolgellau train from?

Bath to Dolgellau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Bath to Dolgellau is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Bath to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Bath to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Where does the Bath to Dolgellau train arrive?

Bath to Dolgellau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Bath to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Dolgellau is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Bath to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Bath to Dolgellau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Dolgellau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
6h 41m
£76–142
Drive 141.2 mi
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1. Drive from Bath to Dolgellaucar 141.2 mi
3h 33m
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
8h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm3
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Wrexham Bus Stationbus Gma
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
9h 17m

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Map of how to get from Bath to Dolgellau.

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Distance: 207.7 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Dolgellau, Wales?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Eldon Square 1 via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square 1 via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 9h 17m.

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