What is the cheapest way to get from Dolgellau to Long Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Dolgellau to Long Preston is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dolgellau to Long Preston?

The fastest way to get from Dolgellau to Long Preston is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Dolgellau and Long Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Dolgellau to Long Preston. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Long Preston via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Dolgellau to Long Preston?

The distance between Dolgellau and Long Preston is 165 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.

How do I travel from Dolgellau to Long Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Dolgellau to Long Preston without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 6h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dolgellau to Long Preston?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Dolgellau to Long Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dolgellau to Long Preston train from?

Dolgellau to Long Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.

Where does the Dolgellau to Long Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dolgellau to Long Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dolgellau to Long Preston is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Dolgellau to Long Preston.

Where can I stay near Long Preston?

There are 1345+ hotels available in Long Preston.

Dolgellau to Long Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dolgellau to Long Preston by taxi, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, bus, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Dolgellau to Corwen Bus Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Railway Stationbus T8
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Long Prestontrain
6h 5m
Drive 135.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dolgellau to Long Prestoncar 135.8 mi
2h 45m
£34–49
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Long Prestontrain
6h 23m
£139–200
Train
1. Take the train from Machynlleth to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Long Prestontrain
7h 28m
£150–220

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Distance: 164.2 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Dolgellau, Wales and Long Preston, England?

You can take a vehicle from Dolgellau to Long Preston via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Lancaster in around 6h 23m.

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