Bray travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bray

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.

Where to Eat in Bray

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Grain Store (Southern Cross Rd) and Dockyard No.8 (Dockyard No. 8 8 Dock Terrace, The Harbour) are great picks.

When to visit Bray

Bray in January
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bray in January
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bray

Plane

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.

Train

The train station in Bray is called Bray, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bray, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Bray takes 177 km and will cost you around £30. From Cork, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

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.

Train

The train station in Bray is called Bray, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bray, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Bray takes 177 km and will cost you around £30. From Cork, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Bray

Airlines serving Bray

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bray

Most booked hotels in Bray

Haddington House
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£136+
Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£225+
Firefly
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£86+
The Martello Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Rochestown Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£124+
The Strand Hotel former Home of Oscar Wilde & Caffe Vergnano 1882
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£135+

Hiring a car in Bray

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 £18.28 and £24.37.

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 £18.28 and £24.37.