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How to get fromWales to Dolgellauby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Wales to Dolgellau by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    4h 34m
    £126–182
  2. Drive  118.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Dolgellaucar car 118.7 mi
    2h 51m
    £30–43
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Park Avenuebus bus T1 / ...
    6h 25m
    £112–144

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What companies run services between Wales and Dolgellau, Wales?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dolgellau via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Dolgellau via Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, The Black Lion, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, and Dovey Junction in around 6h 25m.

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