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How to get fromManchester to BrayBy plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Bray by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain train
    3h 40m
    €31–144

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    7h 54m
    €46–570

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    8h 30m
    €69–140

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain train
    4h 16m
    €44–185

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    12h 8m
    €45–575

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 vehicle from Manchester to Bray via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 7h 54m.

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