There are 3 ways to get from Brecon to Dolgellau by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
5h 17m£12–14Train
- Take the train from Abergavenny to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 28m£48–79Drive 77 mi
- Drive from Brecon to Dolgellaucar 77 mi
1h 57m£20–28
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brecon to Dolgellau is to bus which costs £11 - £15 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Brecon to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Brecon to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Brecon Interchange 2 and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Brecon to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Abergavenny and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Brecon and Dolgellau is 102 miles. The road distance is 77.4 miles.
The best way to get from Brecon to Dolgellau without a car is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs £11 - £15.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Brecon to Dolgellau, including transfers.
Brecon to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Brecon Interchange 2 station.
Brecon to Dolgellau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Abergavenny station.
The best way to get from Brecon to Dolgellau is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs £11 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Brecon, Wales and Dolgellau, Wales?
You can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Eldon Square 1 via Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Ysgol Bro Idris via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Abergavenny, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Abergavenny to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- 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
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Brecon to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Brecon to Dolgellau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brecon to Dolgellau is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Brecon to Dolgellau.
There are 1159+ hotels available in Dolgellau.