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How to get fromDublin to Dolgellauby ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Dolgellau by ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    7h 34m

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    8h 38m
    £43–83

  3. Ferry, bus via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    7h 42m

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Dolgellaucar car
    8h 24m
    £45–319

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 147.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Dolgellau, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Dolgellau. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), walk to Bangor Railway Station H, then take the bus to Eldon Square 1. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Eldon Square 1 via Holyhead, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 7h 42m.

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