- Must visit
National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
Flagship archaeology museum with prehistoric gold, Viking finds, and the famous bog bodies central to Ireland’s ancient story.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bray to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$3 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bray to Dublin:
A bus is $0.96 (€0.96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bray to Dublin costing on average $4 (€4).
Other travel options to Dublin take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around $3 (€3) compared to roughly $4 (€4) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.58 (€0.58). The journey takes 1h 33m versus 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by AirCoach, Dublin Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 01:39AM | Arrival Time 02:18AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 02:39AM | Arrival Time 03:18AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 03:39AM | Arrival Time 04:11AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 04:39AM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 04:59AM | Arrival Time 05:31AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 05:19AM | Arrival Time 05:51AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 05:29AM | Arrival Time 06:01AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 05:39AM | Arrival Time 06:21AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 05:49AM | Arrival Time 06:31AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 05:59AM | Arrival Time 06:41AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:09AM | Arrival Time 06:51AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:19AM | Arrival Time 07:01AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:29AM | Arrival Time 07:11AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:53AM | Arrival Time 07:43AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 07:53AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Go-Ahead Ireland | Departure Time 07:09AM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 08:08AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 08:13AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:21AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 08:23AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:37AM | Arrival Time 08:28AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:44AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:49AM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:52AM | Arrival Time 08:43AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 07:57AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:02AM | Arrival Time 09:03AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:09AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 09:03AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:19AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:27AM | Arrival Time 09:26AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:34AM | Arrival Time 09:33AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:42AM | Arrival Time 09:33AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:49AM | Arrival Time 09:43AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 08:57AM | Arrival Time 09:51AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:04AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:19AM | Arrival Time 10:13AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:29AM | Arrival Time 10:21AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:48AM | Arrival Time 10:38AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 10:48AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 10:08AM | Arrival Time 10:58AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 11:08AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Dublin Bus | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 11:18AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
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Buses from Bray to Dublin run on average 50 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 49 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:39, the last at 10:28. The fastest bus covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Buses per day 50 |
Direct buses 49 |
Fastest bus 32m |
First bus 1:39 AM |
Last bus 10:28 AM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Dublin — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dublin trip today.
Flagship archaeology museum with prehistoric gold, Viking finds, and the famous bog bodies central to Ireland’s ancient story.
National gallery with Irish and European masters, rotating exhibitions, and one of the city’s finest free cultural collections.
Engaging museum on Irish emigration, social change, and family history inside a restored Georgian house on St Stephen’s Green.
Prestigious Georgian square and garden, ideal for architecture, sculpture, and a central stroll near museums and shopping streets.
Lively cultural quarter known for cobbled lanes, street performers, galleries, and nightlife, making it a classic Dublin walk.
Historic university campus with elegant squares, Book of Kells access, and one of the city’s most atmospheric pedestrian spaces.
A hearty stew of lamb or mutton, potatoes, onions, and carrots. It is a classic Irish comfort dish long tied to home cooking and pub menus.
A traditional breakfast with sausages, rashers, eggs, black and white pudding, tomatoes, and toast. It is a staple Irish morning meal.
Mashed potatoes blended with butter and kale or cabbage. This beloved side is strongly linked to Irish family meals and seasonal cooking.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant known for polished Irish cooking, tasting menus, and an elegant Georgian setting near St Stephen's Green.
Well-known gastropub for refined Irish comfort food, seafood, and an excellent drinks list in a stylish but relaxed space.
Historic literary pub serving oysters, chowder, Guinness, and classic Irish dishes in atmospheric Victorian rooms.
Dublin is pricey versus many European cities, with high hotel rates, restaurant prices, and pub costs. Public transport is reasonable but overall tourist spending is often high.
Service is not always included. In restaurants, 10% is common for good service. Round up or add a little for taxis. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Dublin Airport Terminal 2 -> O'Connell Street, Dublin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bray to Dublin by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bray to Dublin buses use the Bray, Castle Street / St Cronan's Road to Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1) station pair, with some services arriving at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2). Use this guide to compare Bray and Dublin bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1) is 10 km from Dublin city centre. Public transport options include:
Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), The Garden Terrace (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1).
Available at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1): Elevators, ramps.
Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) is 10 km from Dublin city centre. Public transport options include:
Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), McDonald's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2).
Available at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2): Elevators, ramps.
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