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How to get fromExeter to Dolgellauby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    6h 10m
    £178–257

  2. Drive  203.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Dolgellaucar car 203.6 mi
    4h 16m
    £51–73

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    4. Take the taxi from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Dolgellautaxi taxi
    8h 56m
    £194–264

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    7h 31m
    £173–271

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Dolgellau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Dolgellau via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 10m.

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