There are 4 ways to get from Dolgellau to Bristol by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 47m£61–109Drive 132.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dolgellau to Bristolcar 132.4 mi
3h 11m£33–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Y Marian Mawr to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 56mBus
- Take the bus from Y Marian Mawr to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5bus 1
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeonbus T1c
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
8h 42m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dolgellau to Bristol is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dolgellau to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dolgellau to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Y Marian Mawr and arriving at Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Dolgellau to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Dolgellau and Bristol is 198 miles. The road distance is 133.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dolgellau to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Dolgellau to Bristol, including transfers.
Dolgellau to Bristol bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Y Marian Mawr station.
Dolgellau to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Dolgellau to Bristol is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Dolgellau, Wales and Bristol, England?
You can take a bus from Eldon Square 1 to Bristol Temple Meads via Bus Depot, Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Y Marian Mawr to Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and Sarn Odeon in around 8h 42m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Y Marian Mawr to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Y Marian Mawr to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Y Marian Mawr to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dolgellau to Bristol bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 5.
Dolgellau to Bristol train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dolgellau to Bristol is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Dolgellau to Bristol.
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