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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bray is to fly and train which costs €50 - €170 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bray is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bray?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Bray. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Cornerstone Church via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bray?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bray is 381 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bray without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Edinburgh to Bray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bray bus from?

Edinburgh to Bray bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bray bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bray bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Bray?

There are 902+ hotels available in Bray.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bray by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain
4h 59m
€52–166
Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
6h 27m
€51–228
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
11h 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Braycar
6h 52m
€98–148
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain
5h 44m
€58–232
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Braytrain
6h 52m
€63–138
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 47m
€61–181
Bus, bus and ferry via Tara Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
12h 48m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
12h 51m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 381 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bray, IE-WW, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Bray. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Bray via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 11h 47m.

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