Getting to Bray
How to reach Bray by DART, bus, taxi, car, or bicycle.
DART Train
The easiest way to reach Bray from Dublin. Bray Daly is the southern terminus of the DART line, so you cannot miss your stop on the way down. Trains run from Dublin Connolly, Tara Street, and Pearse, with some services continuing on to Greystones. The DART is also the practical link to Greystones now that the Cliff Walk between the two towns is closed.
- From
- Dublin Connolly Station
- Duration
- About 45-49 minutes
- Frequency
- Roughly every 10 minutes at peak, less often off-peak
- Fare
- Adult single from €2 with a Leap Card (TFI fare); cash tickets are higher
- First Train
- Check Irish Rail for exact first and last services
- Last Train
- Check Irish Rail for exact first and last services
Tips
- •The station is formally Bray Daly; most people just say Bray.
- •Buy a Leap Card before you travel; it is cheaper than single tickets and works on DART, buses, and Luas.
- •Some services continue to Greystones, the quickest way to make that hop while the Cliff Walk is closed.
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Bus
Several Dublin Bus routes link Bray with the city and surrounding areas, useful if you are not near the DART line. The 145 is the high-frequency route to the city centre; the 84 and 84A also serve Bray. Note that some Dublin Bus route numbers in the area are being reorganised under BusConnects, so check the current TFI timetables before relying on a specific number.
- From
- Dublin city centre
- Duration
- Around 60-90 minutes depending on traffic
- Route
- 145 (high-frequency to the city), 84 / 84A; check current TFI numbers
- Fare
- Adult single from around €2 with a Leap Card
Tips
- •The DART is usually faster and more reliable than the bus.
- •Some local route numbers may change under BusConnects; confirm on the TFI journey planner.
- •Leap Card fares are cheaper than cash on Dublin Bus.
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Taxi
Taxis are available in Bray and from Dublin. Booking via an app gives an upfront fare estimate. There are local taxi services in the town as well as the main Dublin apps.
- From City
- Varies; book via app for an estimate
- From Airport
- Varies; airport taxi fares are zoned, confirm before you travel
- Tip
- Confirm the fare before you get in, especially from the airport.
Tips
- •FreeNow is the main taxi app covering the Dublin and Wicklow area.
- •Book ahead for return trips from the seafront in the evening.
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Driving
Bray is about 30-40 minutes from Dublin city centre via the N11 / M11, longer in rush hour. There is pay-and-display and street parking around the seafront and town centre, which fills up on sunny weekends and on Air Display day.
- From City
- ~30-40 minutes from Dublin city centre via the N11 / M11
- From Airport
- ~45-55 minutes from Dublin Airport
- Parking
- Pay-and-display and street parking near the seafront and town centre
Tips
- •Arrive early on sunny weekends; seafront parking fills fast.
- •Expect the seafront to be closed or very busy on Bray Air Display day in early August.
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Cycling
Bray's flat seafront and the coastal approach make for pleasant cycling, and the promenade is an easy ride end to end. Longer coastal and Wicklow routes start from the town for stronger cyclists.
- Distance
- Seafront promenade is 1.5km end to end
- Duration
- Varies
- Route
- Flat seafront and coastal approaches
- Terrain
- Flat along the seafront; hilly inland towards Wicklow
Tips
- •The promenade is flat and easy to cycle.
- •Bring a lock; use the racks near the seafront and station.
Useful Links
From the Airport
Live options for reaching the village from the nearest airports. Times and fares are a guide and can change with traffic or operator schedules.
Dublin AirportDUB
40 km away- Duration
- 45-55 minutes
- Cost
- Varies; airport fares are zoned
Confirm the fare before leaving, or book via FreeNow for an upfront price.
- Duration
- 45-55 minutes
- Cost
- Car hire from the airport
Take the M50 south, then the N11 / M11 to Bray. Pay-and-display and street parking near the seafront.
Operator: Car hire desks in airport arrivals
Leap Card
The Leap Card is the reusable transport card for Dublin and the surrounding area. It works on DART, Dublin Bus, Luas, and commuter rail, and fares are cheaper than cash. Buy one at any Spar, Centra, or Londis, or at DART stations.
- Cost
- €5 for the card plus credit top-up
- Savings
- Cheaper than single cash tickets
- Where To Get
- Spar, Centra, Londis, DART stations, or online
- Visitor Option
- Leap Visitor Card: unlimited travel options for tourists (24hr / 72hr / 7-day)
Planning the wider trip?
Our country-level primer covers national rail, intercity buses, airports, the Leap Card, and whether you actually need a hire car for your trip around Ireland.
Getting Around Ireland →Top Tip
The DART is the best way to get to Bray. You arrive right in the heart of Bray, there’s no parking hassle, and you can enjoy a meal and a drink without worrying about driving home.