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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Dolgellau?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Dolgellau. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Eldon Square 1 via Bus Station, Newhall St, Chester Bus Interchange and Corwen Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Exeter to Dolgellau?

The distance between Exeter and Dolgellau is 284 miles. The road distance is 201.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Exeter to Dolgellau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dolgellau bus from?

Exeter to Dolgellau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Dolgellau?

The best way to get from Exeter to Dolgellau is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Exeter to Dolgellau bus arrive?

Exeter to Dolgellau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Dolgellau?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Dolgellau is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Exeter to Dolgellau.

Where can I stay near Dolgellau?

There are 1114+ hotels available in Dolgellau.

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to MachynllethBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
7h 20m
£66–171
Drive 200.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Dolgellau200.5 mi
4h 19m
£51–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1T2
10h 3m
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
8h 41m
£80–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Car ParkT8
5. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
11h 8m

Exeter to Dolgellau by train and bus

48Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.8 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Ysgol Bro Idris via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Eldon Square 1 via Bus Station, Newhall St, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Car Park in around 11h 8m.

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