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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bray is to train and fly which costs €50 - €220 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bray is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €60 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bray?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Bray. However, there are services departing from Bus Station 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 15h 30m.

How far is it from Preston to Bray?

The distance between Preston and Bray is 333 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bray without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 42m and costs €170 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Preston to Bray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bray bus from?

Preston to Bray bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Bray bus arrive?

Preston to Bray bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Bray?

There are 891+ hotels available in Bray.

Preston to Bray - 7 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Bray by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, busferry, 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 Preston to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
6h 23m
€79–152
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Bray
6h 48m
€51–218
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to BrayIc
14h 42m
€178–373
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
15h 30m
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Bray
4h 36m
€61–252
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Tara Street to Bray
5h 40m
€52–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
6h 57m
€57–230

Preston to Bray by train and ferry

13Weekly Services

14h 42mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 333 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston 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 Preston to Bray via Crewe, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard, Rosslare Harbour, and Rosslare Europort in around 14h 42m.

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