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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dolgellau?

The distance between Manchester and Dolgellau is 140 miles. The road distance is 97.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Manchester to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dolgellau bus from?

Manchester to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dolgellau train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dolgellau is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Manchester to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Manchester to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Dolgellau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dolgellau is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Manchester to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 33m
£50–88
Drive 97.2 mi
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1. Drive from Manchester to Dolgellaucar 97.2 mi
2h 1m
£24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
4h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
3. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
6h 26m

Manchester to Dolgellau by train and bus

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ysgol Bro Idris via Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Eldon Square 1 via Warrington Central, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 6h 26m.

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