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 39m.

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 19m and costs €50 - €180.

How far is it from Manchester to Bray?

The distance between Manchester and Bray is 322 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 52m and costs €90 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Manchester to Bray, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bray?

There are 902+ hotels available in Bray.

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

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

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Manchester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
5h 52m
€81–103
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Tara Street to Bray
4h 39m
€45–133
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
8h 52m
€95–166
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Bray
4h 19m
€52–173
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to HolyheadManchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
9h 14m
€92–135
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Bray
5h 59m
€49–162
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
6h 34m
€61–164
Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
6h 23m
€64–192
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
6h 26m
€64–285

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

26Weekly Services

8h 52mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Bray.

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Distance: 321.7 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Bray. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Bray. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bray via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Tara Street in around 8h 52m.

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