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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Bray by train, plane, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain train
    4h 16m
    €42–180

  2. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain train
    4h 47m
    €32–152

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    7h 54m
    €46–371

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    8h 27m
    €84–136

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    6h 23m
    €62–194

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Tara Street to Braytrain train
    6h 47m
    €44–163

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Bray. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to George's Quay, walk to Tara Street, then take the train to Bray. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester to Bray via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 7h 54m.

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