There are 6 ways to get from Truro to Dolgellau by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Truro to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
10h 24m£150–239Drive 286 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truro to Dolgellaucar 286 mi
5h 52m£71–102Bus
- Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
14h 10mFly, train
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
10h 41m£106–257Train, bus
- Take the train from Truro to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain
- Take the bus from Carmarthen station to Y Marian Mawrbus 1
11h 20mBus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 404
- Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
16h 5m
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Truro to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Truro to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Truro to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Truro and arriving at Y Marian Mawr via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Truro to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Truro and arriving at Machynlleth via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Truro and Dolgellau is 390 miles. The road distance is 287.7 miles.
The best way to get from Truro to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs £150 - £240.
It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Truro to Dolgellau, including transfers.
Truro to Dolgellau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Truro station.
Truro to Dolgellau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
The best way to get from Truro to Dolgellau is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 10m.
What companies run services between Truro, England and Dolgellau, Wales?
You can take a train from Truro to Ysgol Bro Idris via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Truro to Y Marian Mawr via Bus Station, Sarn Odeon, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 in around 14h 10m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–190
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–190
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Birmingham Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Truro to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- 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
Train from Birmingham International to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Carmarthen station to Y Marian Mawr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 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 4 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Truro to Dolgellau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Truro to Dolgellau train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Dolgellau is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Truro to Dolgellau.
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