There are 4 ways to get from Leeds to Dolgellau by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
6h 25m£37–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
8h 27m£30–45Train
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
6h 48m£57–95Drive 134.8 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Dolgellaucar 134.8 mi
2h 38m£34–49
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Dolgellau is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Outlet Village, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Machynlleth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Leeds and Dolgellau is 156 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Dolgellau without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Leeds to Dolgellau, including transfers.
Leeds to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Dolgellau train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Dolgellau is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Dolgellau, Wales?
You can take a train from Leeds to Ysgol Bro Idris via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Eldon Square 1 via Outlet Village, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Leeds to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Outlet Village station.
Leeds to Dolgellau train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Dolgellau is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Leeds to Dolgellau.
There are 1162+ hotels available in Dolgellau.





















