There are 4 ways to get from Lichfield to Dolgellau by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 21m£43–72Drive 100.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lichfield to Dolgellaucar 100.1 mi
2h 2m£25–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PHbus 828 / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
7h 2mBus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
8h 1m£28–49
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lichfield station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Y Marian Mawr via Moor Street Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Lichfield City and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Lichfield and Dolgellau is 135 miles. The road distance is 100.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lichfield to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Lichfield to Dolgellau, including transfers.
Lichfield to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Lichfield to Dolgellau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Lichfield to Dolgellau is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Lichfield, England and Dolgellau, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Y Marian Mawr via Dale House, Moor Street Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 01543 758594
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chaserider
Bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Chaserider
- 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 Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
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Booking & Getting There
Lichfield to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Lichfield to Dolgellau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lichfield to Dolgellau is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Lichfield to Dolgellau.
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