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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bray is to bus and ferry and train which costs €60 - €85 and takes 12h 39m.

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 22m and costs €45 - €290.

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 which takes 10h 38m and costs €150 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cardiff to Bray, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bray?

There are 896+ hotels available in Bray.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Bray by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car 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 Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Bray
5h 42m
€67–213
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Bray
5h 22m
€48–282
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadCardiff Central - Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
10h 38m
€151–225
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to BrayIc
12h 39m
€63–83
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
8h 3m
€97–132
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
6h 48m
€76–252
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
8h 6m
€85–224
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
7h 49m
€100–272
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
7h 41m
€98–368

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

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10h 38mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 438.1 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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 Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, 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 Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Point Village, Howth Road, and Clontarf Road in around 10h 38m.

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