What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Dolgellau is 141 miles. The road distance is 95.4 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £50 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Dolgellau bus from?

Greater Manchester to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Dolgellau train from?

Greater Manchester to Dolgellau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Dolgellau train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Dolgellau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Dolgellau is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1189+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Greater Manchester to Dolgellau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Yew Tree Road and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Dolgellau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 33m
£51–92
Drive 94.8 mi
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1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Dolgellaucar 94.8 mi
1h 56m
£23–34
Train, bus via Chester Street
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
5h 44m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
5h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
3. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
8h

Greater Manchester to Dolgellau by bus and train

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Distance: 140.7 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Dolgellau, Wales?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Ysgol Bro Idris via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yew Tree Road to Eldon Square 1 via The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 8h.

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