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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Southampton to Dolgellau?

The distance between Southampton and Dolgellau is 265 miles. The road distance is 204 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Southampton to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Dolgellau bus from?

Southampton to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Dolgellau train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Southampton to Dolgellau is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Southampton to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Southampton to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Dolgellau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Dolgellau is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Southampton to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 2m
£119–180
Drive 202.8 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Dolgellaucar 202.8 mi
4h 26m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
9h 49m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
9h 56m

Southampton to Dolgellau by train and bus

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.2 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 9h 49m.

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