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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Bus Station, Bus Station, Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Machynlleth via Par, Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Dolgellau?

The distance between Cornwall and Dolgellau is 375 miles. The road distance is 269.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs £170 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Cornwall to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Dolgellau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Dolgellau train from?

Cornwall to Dolgellau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Dolgellau is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs £170 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the Cornwall to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Cornwall to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Dolgellau train arrive?

Cornwall to Dolgellau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Dolgellau is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Cornwall to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Cornwall to Dolgellau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
10h 13m
£170–265
Drive 268.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cornwall to Dolgellaucar 268.1 mi
5h 34m
£66–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
15h 7m
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
11h 31m
£149–277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
13h 46m
£105–196

Cornwall to Dolgellau by train and bus

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10h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 372.5 mi
Duration: 10h 13m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Ysgol Bro Idris via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Eldon Square 1 via Bus Station, Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 15h 7m.

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