With a population of 6.477, Bray is a must-see destination in Wicklow, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bray to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Dockyard No.8 (Dockyard No. 8 8 Dock Terrace, The Harbour) and Elephant & Castle - Brittas Bay (Ballynacarrig) are great picks.
Although Bray doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 27 km from Bray. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Bray from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 55m.
The train station in Bray is called Bray, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Bray is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 19 km from Bray. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bray, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Bray takes 177 km and will cost you around £21. From Cork, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 290 km.
Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Bray (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.26 and £24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Bray is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.