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

The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Loughborough and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Loughborough and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Machynlleth via Derby and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Loughborough to Dolgellau?

The distance between Loughborough and Dolgellau is 177 miles. The road distance is 134.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loughborough to Dolgellau without a car is to train via Derby which takes 5h 50m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Loughborough to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loughborough to Dolgellau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Loughborough to Dolgellau train from?

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

Train or bus from Loughborough to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Loughborough to Dolgellau is to train via Derby which takes 5h 50m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Loughborough to Dolgellau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Loughborough to Dolgellau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Loughborough to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Dolgellau is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Loughborough to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1187+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Loughborough to Dolgellau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Derby
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 50m
£71–118
Drive 133.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Loughborough to Dolgellaucar 133.5 mi
2h 36m
£33–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shelthorpe Road 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 / ...
7h 48m
Train
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 53m
£68–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
9h 7m

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Ysgol Bro Idris via Derby, Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lemyngton Street to Eldon Square 1 via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 9h 7m.

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