There are 3 ways to get from Dolgellau to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h£129–182Drive 118.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dolgellau to Cardiffcar 118.7 mi
2h 51m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Park Avenue to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1bus T1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
6h 53m£115–144
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dolgellau to Cardiff is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dolgellau to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dolgellau to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Park Avenue and arriving at Sophia Gardens via The Black Lion and Rose and Crown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Dolgellau to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Dolgellau and Cardiff is 183 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dolgellau to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Dolgellau to Cardiff, including transfers.
Dolgellau to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Park Avenue station.
Dolgellau to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Dolgellau to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £110 - £150 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Dolgellau, Wales and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Dolgellau to Cardiff Central via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dolgellau to Sophia Gardens via Dovey Junction, Aberystwyth, Park Avenue, The Black Lion, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Rose and Crown in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Park Avenue to The Black Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Dolgellau to Cardiff bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at The Black Lion station.
Dolgellau to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dolgellau to Cardiff is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Dolgellau to Cardiff.
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