Cities Near Bray
Cities near Bray, Ireland: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Dublin, Craigavon, Lisburn. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Bray, Ireland is Dublin, about 11 mi (18 km) away — roughly 37 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 11 mi / 18 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Craigavon | 87 mi / 140 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lisburn | 91 mi / 147 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Newtownabbey | 101 mi / 163 km | 2 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bangor | 102 mi / 164 km | 2 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Luimneach | 112 mi / 179 km | 2 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Gaillimh | 122 mi / 197 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Buckley | 125 mi / 201 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Wallasey | 126 mi / 203 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Wrexham | 129 mi / 208 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Bray
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Dublin, Craigavon, Lisburn. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Bray
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Newtownabbey, Bangor, Luimneach, Gaillimh, Buckley. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Bray include Dublin, Craigavon, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Bangor. The closest is Dublin, about 11 miles (18 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.