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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Machynlleth via Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Scotland to Dolgellau?

The distance between Scotland and Dolgellau is 304 miles. The road distance is 291 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Dolgellau without a car is to train and bus via Warrington which takes 7h 24m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Scotland to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dolgellau bus from?

Scotland to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dolgellau train from?

Scotland to Dolgellau train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Scotland to Dolgellau is to bus which takes 9h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £190 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Scotland to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Scotland to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Scotland to Dolgellau train arrive?

Scotland to Dolgellau train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Dolgellau is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Scotland to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1168+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Scotland to Dolgellau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Scotland to Dolgellau by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus via Warrington
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
7h 24m
£89–140
Fly from Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
7h 13m
£68–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
4. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
9h 51m
Drive 289.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Dolgellaucar 289.3 mi
5h 11m
£72–104
Fly from Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
7h 32m
£76–174
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 47m
£118–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
8h 48m
£85–136

Scotland to Dolgellau by train and bus

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Distance: 301.9 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Scotland and Dolgellau, Wales?

You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Eldon Square 1 via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Ysgol Bro Idris via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 47m.

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