The average train between Bray and Fota Island takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Bray to Fota Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bray and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bray is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bray to Fota Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bray to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Bray station and arriving at Fota Island station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Bray to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Bray to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Bray and Fota Island is 207.7 km. The road distance is 301 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.