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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bray is to train and fly which costs €40 - €170 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bray is to fly and train which takes 5h 23m and costs €35 - €250.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bray?

The distance between Cardiff and Bray is 438 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bray without a car is to train and ferry via Fishguard which takes 10h 33m and costs €75 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Cardiff to Bray, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bray?

There are 925+ hotels available in Bray.

Cardiff to Bray - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Bray by train, plane, or ferry

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 Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain
5h 49m
€42–162
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain
5h 23m
€40–241
Train, ferry via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Braytrain Ic / ...
10h 33m
€76–240
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
11h 12m
€105–186
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
6h 50m
€65–228
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
8h 6m
€62–168
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
7h 44m
€64–207
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
7h 36m
€90–338
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
10h 57m
€130–233

Cardiff to Bray by train, foot, and ferry

13Weekly Services

10h 33mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 438 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Bray. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin George's Quay Ulster Bank, walk to Tara Street, then take the train to Bray. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bray via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 10h 33m.

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