There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Dolgellau by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
5h 37m£136–208Drive 141.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bath to Dolgellaucar 141.2 mi
3h 33m£35–51Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the taxi from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Dolgellautaxi
8h 3m£188–248Train, bus
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
7h 13m£137–203
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bath to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £55.
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 5h 37m.
The distance between Bath and Dolgellau is 209 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.
The best way to get from Bath to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Bath to Dolgellau, including transfers.
Bath to Dolgellau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Dolgellau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Dolgellau is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Bath to Dolgellau.
There are 1163+ hotels available in Dolgellau.
What companies run services between Bath, England and Dolgellau, Wales?
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Dolgellau via Newport (S Wales), Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
Manafon Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1686 650 643
- Website
- manafontaxis.co.uk
My Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7920 064 174
Newtown Cars Midwales
- Phone
- +44 1686 621 818
Ross Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7776 375 342
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