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How to get fromDublin to Dolgellauby ferry, taxi, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Dolgellau by ferry, taxi, or train

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the taxi from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Dolgellautaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    £236–294

  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
    7h 20m
    £144–196

  3. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Llandudno Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain train
    7h 28m
    £182–339

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  • Distance: 136.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 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), then take the taxi to Dolgellau. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Dolgellau via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Llandudno Junction, and Blaenau Ffestiniog in around 7h 20m.

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