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

The cheapest way to get from York to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between York and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Outlet Village, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct train between York and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct train from York to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Machynlleth via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from York to Dolgellau?

The distance between York and Dolgellau is 174 miles. The road distance is 159.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Dolgellau without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from York to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Dolgellau bus from?

York to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Dolgellau train from?

York to Dolgellau train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from York to Dolgellau is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the York to Dolgellau bus arrive?

York to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Dolgellau train arrive?

York to Dolgellau train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from York to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Dolgellau is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from York to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
7h 9m
Drive 159 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Dolgellaucar 159 mi
3h 11m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
7h 20m
£73–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
10h 34m

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from York to Ysgol Bro Idris via Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Eldon Square 1 via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Outlet Village, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 10h 34m.

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