There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Central Station to Bray by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Braytrain Re / ...
3h 55m€24–35Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
- Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain Re / ...
4h 27m€13–17Bus
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
- Take the bus from Parnell Square East to Cornerstone Churchbus E1
4h 5m€19–24Drive 187.4 km
- Drive from Belfast Central Station to Braycar 187.4 km
2h 5m€35–51
Belfast Central Station to Bray by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Bray is to bus and train which costs €13 - €18 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Bray is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Central Station to Bray. However, there are services departing from Belfast Glengall and arriving at Cornerstone Church via Parnell Square East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast Central Station to Bray. However, there are services departing from Lanyon Place and arriving at Bray via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Belfast Central Station and Bray is 205 km. The road distance is 187.4 km.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Bray without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Belfast Central Station to Bray, including transfers.
Belfast Central Station to Bray bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Belfast Glengall station.
Belfast Central Station to Bray train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Bray is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland and Bray, IE-WW, Ireland?
You can take a train from Lanyon Place to Bray via Belfast Grand Central and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast Central Station to Cornerstone Church via Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, and Parnell Square East in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Bray
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Tara Street to Bray
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Parnell Square East to Cornerstone Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Belfast Central Station to Bray bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at The Gresham Hotel station.
Belfast Central Station to Bray train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Central Station to Bray is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Belfast Central Station to Bray.
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