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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Dolgellau is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Y Marian Mawr via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Leicester to Dolgellau?

The distance between Leicester and Dolgellau is 159 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Leicester to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Dolgellau bus from?

Leicester to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Dolgellau train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Leicester to Dolgellau is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Leicester to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Leicester to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Dolgellau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Dolgellau is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Leicester to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 40m
£50–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
8h 30m
£31–54
Drive 133.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Dolgellaucar 133.3 mi
2h 46m
£34–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
8h 38m
£41–64

Leicester to Dolgellau by train and bus

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Distance: 157.8 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Y Marian Mawr via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 8h 30m.

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