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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Machynlleth via London Euston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Brighton to Dolgellau?

The distance between Brighton and Dolgellau is 286 miles. The road distance is 266.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Brighton to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Dolgellau bus from?

Brighton to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Dolgellau train from?

Brighton to Dolgellau train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Brighton to Dolgellau is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Brighton to Dolgellau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to Dolgellau train arrive?

Brighton to Dolgellau train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Dolgellau is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Brighton to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
7h 45m
£103–220
Drive 264.8 mi
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1. Drive from Brighton to Dolgellaucar 264.8 mi
4h 54m
£65–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
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 16m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
12h 48m

Brighton to Dolgellau by train, foot, and bus

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7h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.7 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Eldon Square 1 via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Eldon Square 1 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 12h 16m.

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