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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    5h 47m
    £89–138

  2. Drive 132.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Dolgellaucar car 132.1 mi
    3h 11m
    £33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1c
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    8h 29m

  4. Train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    6h
    £70–132

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Carmarthentrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    8h 53m

Bristol to Dolgellau by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Ysgol Bro Idris via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square 1 via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 29m.

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