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

The cheapest way to get from Llanelli to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Llanelli to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Llanelli and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Llanelli station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen station and arriving at Park Avenue via The Black Lion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Llanelli and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Llanelli to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Llanelli and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Llanelli to Dolgellau?

The distance between Llanelli and Dolgellau is 111 miles. The road distance is 95.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Llanelli to Dolgellau without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs £90 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Llanelli to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Dolgellau bus from?

Llanelli to Dolgellau bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Where do I catch the Llanelli to Dolgellau train from?

Llanelli to Dolgellau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Llanelli station.

Train or bus from Llanelli to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Llanelli to Dolgellau is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs £90 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £190 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Llanelli to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Llanelli to Dolgellau bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.

Where does the Llanelli to Dolgellau train arrive?

Llanelli to Dolgellau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Llanelli to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Llanelli to Dolgellau is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Llanelli to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1165+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
4h 40m
£90–122
Drive 94.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Llanelli to Dolgellaucar 94.6 mi
2h 31m
£24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Llanelli to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 28m
£127–184
Bus via West End
1. Take the bus from West End to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 2bus 195 / ...
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus T1 / ...
5h 23m
£86–110

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Distance: 110.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Llanelli, Wales and Dolgellau, Wales?

You can take a train from Llanelli to Dolgellau via Carmarthen, Carmarthen station, The Black Lion, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, and Machynlleth in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Llanelli to Dolgellau via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 6h 28m.

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