There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Bray 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- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Braytrain Re / ...
3h 6m€19–27Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain Re / ...
3h 42m€7–9Drive 186.5 km
- Drive from Belfast to Braycar 186.5 km
2h 4m€35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Parnell Square East to Cornerstone Churchbus E1
3h 48m€19–24
Belfast to Bray by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Bray is to bus and train which costs €7 - €9 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Bray is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Bray. However, there are services departing from Belfast Glengall and arriving at Cornerstone Church via Parnell Square East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Bray. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Bray via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Belfast and Bray is 202 km. The road distance is 186.5 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Bray without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Belfast to Bray, including transfers.
Belfast to Bray bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.
Belfast to Bray train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Bray is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €18 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Bray, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Bray via Dublin Connolly in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast Glengall to Cornerstone Church via The Gresham Hotel and Parnell Square East in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Bray
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Tara Street to Bray
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Parnell Square East to Cornerstone Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast to Bray bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Belfast to Bray train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Bray is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Belfast to Bray.
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