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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bray is to fly and train which costs €40 - €140 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bray is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €45 - €190.

How far is it from Manchester to Bray?

The distance between Manchester and Bray is 312 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bray without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 41m and costs €110 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Manchester to Bray, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bray?

There are 899+ hotels available in Bray.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Bray by train, plane, ferry, 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 Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain
4h 15m
€50–182
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain
4h 37m
€41–131
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
8h 41m
€111–174
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Braycar
8h 27m
€128–191
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain
6h 38m
€43–162
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 44m
€61–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
6h 24m
€51–242
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 34m
€54–186
Train, ferry via Chester
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
8h 55m
€98–172

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

24Weekly Services

8h 41mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Bray.

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Distance: 311.7 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bray, IE-WW, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Bray. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Bray via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Point Village, Howth Road, and Clontarf Road in around 8h 41m.

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