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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Newport to Dolgellau?

The distance between Newport and Dolgellau is 171 miles. The road distance is 111.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Newport to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Dolgellau bus from?

Newport to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Dolgellau train from?

Newport to Dolgellau train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Newport to Dolgellau is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Newport to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Newport to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Where does the Newport to Dolgellau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newport to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Dolgellau is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Newport to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Newport to Dolgellau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 56 bus

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

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best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 3m
£62–108
Drive 111.1 mi
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1. Drive from Newport to Dolgellaucar 111.1 mi
2h 44m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
8h 4m
Line 56 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q6 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus 56
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
9h 3m

Newport to Dolgellau by train and bus

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Distance: 170.1 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Eldon Square 1 via Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Eldon Square 1 via Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 8h 4m.

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