There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Dolgellau by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
6h 59m£45–168Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
9h 49mDrive 203.5 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Dolgellaucar 203.5 mi
4h 16m£50–72Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
8h 18m£85–181Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
- Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
10h 44m
Exeter to Dolgellau by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dolgellau is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dolgellau is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £75.
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 Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Exeter and Dolgellau is 285 miles. The road distance is 204.7 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Dolgellau without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £45 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Exeter to Dolgellau, including transfers.
Exeter to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Dolgellau is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 44m.
Exeter to Dolgellau bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Dolgellau is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Exeter to Dolgellau.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Dolgellau, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Eldon Square 1 via Birmingham New Street, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Eldon Square 1 via Bus Station, Newhall St, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 10h 44m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01745 730700
- info@mandhcoaches.co.uk
- Website
- mandhcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.mandhcoaches.co.uk/home.html
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