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 - £100 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 - £100.

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 Beam Villas and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Dennison Road Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.

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 34m.

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 34m and costs £170 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 34m 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 Dennison Road Car Park 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 34m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 16h 37m.

Where does the Cornwall to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Cornwall to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 1171+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Cornwall to Dolgellau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cornwall to Dolgellau by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 34m
£170–271
Drive 268.1 mi
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1. Drive from Cornwall to Dolgellaucar 268.1 mi
5h 34m
£66–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
13h 16m
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 46m
£167–322
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Par to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
11h 42m
£154–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
16h 37m
£76–190
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
10h 17m
£180–385

Cornwall to Dolgellau by train and bus

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10h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 372.5 mi
Duration: 10h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beam Villas to Eldon Square 1 via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 16h 37m.

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