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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Dolgellau?

The distance between Cambridge and Dolgellau is 256 miles. The road distance is 197.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Cambridge to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Dolgellau bus from?

Cambridge to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Dolgellau train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Dolgellau is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Cambridge to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Cambridge to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Dolgellau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Dolgellau is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Cambridge to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 4m
£115–174
Drive 196.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Dolgellaucar 196.1 mi
3h 33m
£48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
9h 39m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
8h 17m
£66–132

Cambridge to Dolgellau by train and bus

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.9 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 9h 39m.

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