There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Dolgellau by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
6h 55m£87–138Drive 173.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bedford to Dolgellaucar 173.5 mi
3h 21m£43–61Bus
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
8h 47mBus, train
- Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
7h 7m£65–129Bus, train via Wolverhampton
- Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Machynllethtrain
8h 3m£66–114
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Bedford to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Machynlleth via Kettering, Leicester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Bedford and Dolgellau is 208 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bedford to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Bedford to Dolgellau, including transfers.
Bedford to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Dolgellau train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
The best way to get from Bedford to Dolgellau is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Bedford, England and Dolgellau, Wales?
You can take a train from Bedford to Ysgol Bro Idris via Kettering, Leicester, Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square 1 via Milton Keynes Coachway, Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 8h 47m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Kettering to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Wolverhampton to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- [email protected]
- Website
- unobus.info
Bus from St Paul's Square to Central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
Bus from St Paul's Square to Central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Bedford to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bedford to Dolgellau train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Dolgellau is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Bedford to Dolgellau.
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