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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Country Bus Station, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Dolgellau?

The distance between Gloucester and Dolgellau is 171 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Gloucester to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Dolgellau bus from?

Gloucester to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Dolgellau train from?

Gloucester to Dolgellau train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.

Train or bus from Gloucester to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Dolgellau is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Gloucester to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Gloucester to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Country Bus Station.

Where does the Gloucester to Dolgellau train arrive?

Gloucester to Dolgellau train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Dolgellau is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Gloucester to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1162+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Gloucester to Dolgellau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 39m
£61–93
Drive 114.6 mi
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1. Drive from Gloucester to Dolgellaucar 114.6 mi
2h 33m
£29–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
8h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Llandrindod Wells Interchange 1bus 461 / ...
3. Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
4. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
8h 49m

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Distance: 170.2 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Dolgellau, Wales?

You can take a train from Gloucester to Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Eldon Square 1 via Country Bus Station, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 8h 49m.

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