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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dolgellau?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dolgellau is 303 miles. The road distance is 288.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dolgellau without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Edinburgh to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dolgellau train from?

Edinburgh to Dolgellau train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dolgellau train arrive?

Edinburgh to Dolgellau train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dolgellau is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Edinburgh to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Edinburgh to Dolgellau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dolgellau by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
7h 25m
Drive 287 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dolgellaucar 287 mi
5h 26m
£70–101
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
7h 32m
£82–174
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 48m
£109–210
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
8h 24m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
8h 11m
£84–213
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
9h 55m
£102–256

Edinburgh to Dolgellau by train and bus

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 301.6 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dolgellau, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ysgol Bro Idris via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 48m.

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