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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dolgellau?

The distance between Cardiff and Dolgellau is 183 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Cardiff to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dolgellau bus from?

Cardiff to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dolgellau train from?

Cardiff to Dolgellau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dolgellau is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Where does the Cardiff to Dolgellau train arrive?

Cardiff to Dolgellau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dolgellau is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Cardiff to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 18m
£67–117
Drive 118.7 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff to Dolgellaucar 118.7 mi
2h 51m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
6h 19m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfiltrain
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
7h 40m

Cardiff to Dolgellau by train and bus

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.6 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dolgellau, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Eldon Square 1 via Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Eldon Square 1 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 6h 19m.

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