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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Dolgellau is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Y Marian Mawr via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Machynlleth via Reading and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Guildford to Dolgellau?

The distance between Guildford and Dolgellau is 244 miles. The road distance is 214.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Guildford to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Dolgellau bus from?

Guildford to Dolgellau bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Dolgellau train from?

Guildford to Dolgellau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Guildford to Dolgellau is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h.

Where does the Guildford to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Guildford to Dolgellau bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Dolgellau train arrive?

Guildford to Dolgellau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Dolgellau is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Guildford to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1156+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
7h 31m
£89–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
11h
£43–70
Drive 212.9 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Dolgellaucar 212.9 mi
4h 21m
£53–76
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Carmarthentrain
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
9h 16m

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Distance: 242.3 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Eldon Square 1 via Reading, Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Y Marian Mawr via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 11h.

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