How to get to Bray from Dublin

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Compare train and coach for Dublin to Bray

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Bray among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a coach costs an average of £3.

Distance: 18 km

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£3

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£3

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1h 51m

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1h 21m

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39m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Dublin to Bray is a coach with an average price of £3.

This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Bray:

A coach is £0.94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dublin to Bray costing on average £4.

The fastest way to travel from Dublin to Bray is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Bray take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dublin and Bray including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £3 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.59. The journey takes 1h 21m versus 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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FAQs: Dublin to Bray

Travel to Bray easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dublin to Bray.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dublin and Bray including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Dublin to Bray is a coach with an average price of £3.

This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Bray:

A coach is £0.94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dublin to Bray costing on average £4.

The fastest way to travel from Dublin to Bray is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Bray take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 51m.

The Dublin to Bray distance is approximately 18 km.
The average frequency per day from Dublin to Bray is:
  • Around 51 coaches per day.
  • Around 50 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dublin and Bray as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dublin to Bray, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AirCoach, Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) to go to Bray by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dublin to Bray:
  • 51 direct coaches per day with AirCoach, Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).
Omio customers who travel from Dublin to Bray often also extend their vacation to go to Dublin Airport, Greystones, Arklow, Belfast, Gorey. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bray and these popular destinations at a great price.

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