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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Y Marian Mawr via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Bristol to Dolgellau?

The distance between Bristol and Dolgellau is 209 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Bristol to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Dolgellau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Dolgellau train from?

Bristol to Dolgellau train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Bristol to Dolgellau is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Bristol to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Bristol to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Bristol to Dolgellau train arrive?

Bristol to Dolgellau train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Dolgellau is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Bristol to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 14m
£72–117
Drive 132.1 mi
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1. Drive from Bristol to Dolgellaucar 132.1 mi
3h 11m
£33–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
6h 59m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
8h 20m

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Distance: 207.7 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Y Marian Mawr via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 8h 20m.

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