🚌 Bus from Dublin to Bray
7 direct routes · about 79 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 05:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~79 min | 126 | 05:30 | 05:00 | Fairfield Rd |
| 7n | Nitelink, Dublin Bus | ~59 min | 5 | 00:00 | 04:00 | D'Olier Street |
| X1 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~58 min | 4 | 16:50 | 18:30 | Hawkins Street |
| 7B | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~82 min | 4 | 17:10 | 17:40 | Mountjoy Square |
| X2 | Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | ~71 min | 3 | 15:30 | 17:10 | Hawkins Street |
| 84n | Nitelink, Dublin Bus | ~40 min | 3 | 00:00 | 04:00 | D'Olier Street |
| 181 | St. Kevin's Bus Service | ~30 min | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Stephen's Green Nth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Bray?
7 routes run directly from Dublin to Bray: the E1 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 7n (Nitelink, Dublin Bus), the X1 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 7B (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the X2 (Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus), the 84n (Nitelink, Dublin Bus), the 181 (St. Kevin's Bus Service).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Bray?
Around 79 minutes on the E1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Bray?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the E1) leaves around 05:30 and the last around 05:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin to Bray?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.