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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 5h and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Machynlleth via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Dolgellau?

The distance between Bournemouth and Dolgellau is 294 miles. The road distance is 203.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Bournemouth to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Dolgellau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Dolgellau train from?

Bournemouth to Dolgellau train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Dolgellau is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Dolgellau train arrive?

Bournemouth to Dolgellau train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Dolgellau is 204 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Bournemouth to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1169+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 57m
£137–206
Drive 202.4 mi
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1. Drive from Bournemouth to Dolgellaucar 202.4 mi
5h
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
12h 13m
£68–161
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salisbury 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
12h 21m

Bournemouth to Dolgellau by train and bus

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Distance: 291.8 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Eldon Square 1 via Wolverhampton, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Eldon Square 1 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 12h 13m.

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