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How to get fromBray to Manchesterby car ferry, car, ferry, train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bray to Manchester by car ferry, car, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    2. Drive from Holyhead to Manchestercar
    6h 4m
    £63–79

  2. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bray to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    4h 26m
    £42–151

  3. Ferry, train via Marino Crescent Park

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    9h 54m
    £79–141

  4. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Bray to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    4h 23m
    £45–219

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
    10h 2m
    £62–96

  6. Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bray to Tara Streettrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)planeDUB - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain
    5h 56m
    £45–190

Bray to Manchester by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bray, IE-WW, Ireland and Manchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Bray to Manchester. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Manchester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bray to Manchester Piccadilly via Clontarf Road, Marino Crescent Park, Point Village, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Chester in around 9h 54m.

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