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

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  1. Train, bus via Bangor

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor station to Y Marian Mawrbus bus
    7h 51m
    £66–112

  2. Drive  178.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Keswick to Dolgellaucar car 178.7 mi
    3h 33m
    £45–65

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    8h 40m
    £54–89

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    8h 22m
    £76–125

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    5. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    12h 10m

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Map of how to get from Keswick to Dolgellau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 247.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Dolgellau, Wales?

You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Ysgol Bro Idris via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Eldon Square 1 via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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