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How to get fromCardiff to Brayby train, plane or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Bray by train, plane, or 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 train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain train
    5h 49m
    €50–176

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain train
    5h 49m
    €36–236

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h 29m
    €115–220

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    6h 50m
    €95–225

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    8h 6m
    €79–191

  6. Train, ferry via Pembroke Dock

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Braytrain train Ic / ...
    11h 45m
    €82–219

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€115Cheapest 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 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 Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Tara Street in around 10h 29m.

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