What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Dolgellau?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Dolgellau is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Dolgellau?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Dolgellau is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 48m and costs £40 - £65.

How far is it from Dublin to Dolgellau?

The distance between Dublin and Dolgellau is 144 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Dolgellau without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Dolgellau without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 48m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Dublin to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1162+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Dublin to Dolgellau - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

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Ferry, bus
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1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the bus from Bangor station to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
6h 48m
£43–63
Ferry, bus via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the bus from Bangor station to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
6h 56m
£81–206
Ferry, bus #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
7h
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Llandudno Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain
8h 39m
£53–81

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Dolgellau.

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Distance: 143.4 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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 station, then take the bus to Y Marian Mawr. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Y Marian Mawr via Holyhead, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor station in around 6h 56m.

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