What is the cheapest way to get from Bray to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Bray to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £29 - £190 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bray to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Bray to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs £29 - £190.

How far is it from Bray to Cardiff?

The distance between Bray and Cardiff is 273 miles.

How do I travel from Bray to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Bray to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 33m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Bray to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Bray to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1707+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Bray to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bray to Cardiff by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, 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 to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Bray to Tara Streettrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 54m
£50–151
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bray to Tara Streettrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 28m
£30–181
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bray to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 33m
£65–131
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Cardiffcar
10h 50m
£72–372
Ferry, train via Cornerstone Church
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
12h 11m
£103–264
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 34m
£87–246
Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 20m
£81–189
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
7h 26m
£79–241
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 5m
£85–175
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
11h 29m
£101–202

Bray to Cardiff by train, foot, and ferry

13Weekly Services

10h 33mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.7 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Bray, IE-WW, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Bray to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Tara Street, walk to Custom House Quay, take the line 782 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Bristol Airport, take the shuttle to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bray to Cardiff Central via Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 10h 33m.

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