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How to get fromColwyn Bay to Dolgellauby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colwyn Bay to Dolgellau by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Dolgellautaxi taxi
    2h 40m
    £104–136

  2. Drive  49.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colwyn Bay to Dolgellaucar car 49.8 mi
    1h 13m
    £13–18

  3. Line 12 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from St Paul`s Church to Palladium Stop Ybus bus 12 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palladium Stop B to Betws-y-Coed stationbus bus 19X / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Betws-y-Coed station to Dolgellautaxi taxi
    3h 13m
    £145–177

  4. Train, taxi via St Paul`s Church

    1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Dolgellautaxi taxi
    2h 53m
    £105–137

  5. Line 12 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand C to Pwllheli Bus Station Stand Cbus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Pwllheli to Morfa Mawddachtrain train Pwllheli - Machynlleth
    5h 7m

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  • Distance: 51.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Colwyn Bay, Wales and Dolgellau, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Colwyn Bay to Dolgellau. However, you can take the train to Llandudno Junction, take the train to Blaenau Ffestiniog, then take the taxi to Dolgellau. Alternatively, you can take the line 12 bus to Palladium Stop Y, take the bus to Betws-y-Coed station, then take the taxi to Dolgellau.

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