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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Machynlleth via Winchester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Dolgellau?

The distance between Portsmouth and Dolgellau is 280 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Portsmouth to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Dolgellau bus from?

Portsmouth to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Dolgellau train from?

Portsmouth to Dolgellau train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dolgellau is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Dolgellau train arrive?

Portsmouth to Dolgellau train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Winchester station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Dolgellau is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Portsmouth to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
8h 22m
£122–206
Drive 219.6 mi
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1. Drive from Portsmouth to Dolgellaucar 219.6 mi
4h 36m
£54–77
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea 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 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
11h 14m

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Distance: 278.7 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eldon Square 1 via Winchester, Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Eldon Square 1 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 11h 14m.

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