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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Public Transport Interchange, Tresillian Way and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Dolgellau?

The distance between Plymouth and Dolgellau is 337 miles. The road distance is 247.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Plymouth to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Dolgellau bus from?

Plymouth to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Dolgellau train from?

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

Train or bus from Plymouth to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Plymouth to Dolgellau is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 39m.

Where does the Plymouth to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Plymouth to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.

Where does the Plymouth to Dolgellau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Plymouth to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Dolgellau is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Plymouth to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1187+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 54m
£159–235
Drive 246.1 mi
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1. Drive from Plymouth to Dolgellaucar 246.1 mi
4h 58m
£60–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
10h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway GRbus 216
3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
12h 39m

Plymouth to Dolgellau by train and bus

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7h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.6 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Eldon Square 1 via Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway GR, Tresillian Way, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 in around 12h 39m.

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