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How to get fromCardiff to Brayby train, plane, ferry, car or car ferry

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

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  1. 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)planeBRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain
    5h 45m
    €65–175

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain
    5h 34m
    €48–323

  3. Train, ferry via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to BraytrainIc
    10h 23m
    €73–150

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    8h 3m
    €101–131

  5. 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)planeBHX - DUB
    6h 47m
    €76–253

  6. 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)planeBRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    8h 22m
    €83–205

  7. 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)planeEXT - DUB
    7h 46m
    €91–331

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    10h 44m
    €151–245

  9. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IferryHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    11h 3m
    €126–200

Cardiff to Bray by train and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 10h 23m.

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