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How to get fromBlackpool to Dolgellauby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Dolgellau by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    5h 30m
    £115–180

  2. Drive  115 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Dolgellaucar car 115 mi
    2h 52m
    £29–42

  3. Line 61 bus, train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    4. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Dolgellautaxi taxi
    5h 54m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    5h 52m
    £127–189

  5. Train via Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    6h 28m
    £131–198

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  • Distance: 176.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Dolgellau via Preston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 5h 30m.

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