There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Dolgellau by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 19m£96–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
10h 10m£45–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
9h 45mDrive 202.4 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Dolgellaucar 202.4 mi
4h 26m£51–74
Southampton to Dolgellau by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Dolgellau is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Y Marian Mawr via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
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 19m.
The distance between Southampton and Dolgellau is 265 miles. The road distance is 203.6 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Southampton to Dolgellau, including transfers.
Southampton to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Dolgellau train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Dolgellau is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 10m.
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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Y Marian Mawr via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 10h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Southampton to Dolgellau train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Dolgellau is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Southampton to Dolgellau.
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