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

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taunton to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Taunton and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Machynlleth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Taunton to Dolgellau?

The distance between Taunton and Dolgellau is 254 miles. The road distance is 174.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Taunton to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Taunton to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Dolgellau bus from?

Taunton to Dolgellau bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Dolgellau train from?

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

Train or bus from Taunton to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Taunton to Dolgellau is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Taunton to Dolgellau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Taunton to Dolgellau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taunton to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Dolgellau is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Taunton to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

Taunton to Dolgellau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Taunton to Dolgellau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 32m
£114–172
Drive 173.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Taunton to Dolgellaucar 173.4 mi
3h 45m
£43–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taunton 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 19m
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 16m
£91–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
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
10h 44m

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Distance: 252.2 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Ysgol Bro Idris via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 10h 44m.

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