Bus Hire in Bray

Bray is a Victorian seaside town in north County Wicklow, 30 kilometres south of Dublin via the M11 and the M50 ring road (approximately 35 to 45 minutes from Dublin Airport by coach). The town sits at the northern end of the Wicklow coast, with the distinctive twin-peaked headland of Bray Head (243 metres) rising immediately south of the town seafront. Bray's position on the DART rail line makes it one of the closest coastal towns to Dublin with its own distinct tourism identity.

The Wicklow Mountains National Park (extending south and west of Bray through the Sugarloaf Mountain, the Sally Gap, Glendalough, and Lugnaquilla) is the largest national park in Ireland by area and the most visited. Powerscourt Estate (12 kilometres south-west via the R755 at Enniskerry) has the finest formal gardens in Ireland, ranked among the top gardens in the world, with the Powerscourt Waterfall (4 kilometres from the house) the highest waterfall in Ireland. Kilruddery House (2 kilometres south of Bray town, off the Dublin Road) is a 17th-century country house with the oldest surviving formal garden layout in Ireland, still in the ownership of the Brabazon family.

Powerscourt Estate and Gardens

Powerscourt Estate (Enniskerry village, 12 kilometres south-west of Bray via the R755, approximately 15 minutes) is a 47-acre formal garden set against the backdrop of the Great Sugarloaf Mountain (501 metres). The Italianate terrace gardens, the Japanese garden, the pet cemetery, and the Tower Valley Garden are the main formal elements; the walled garden, the Pepperpot Tower, and the walled kitchen garden are in the broader estate grounds. The Powerscourt Waterfall (4 kilometres from the house via the estate road, separately ticketed) is at 121 metres the highest waterfall in Ireland and one of the most-photographed natural features in Wicklow. Coach parking is at the Powerscourt Estate car park adjacent to the house.

Wicklow Mountains: Glendalough and the Sally Gap

Glendalough (35 kilometres south of Bray via the R755 and R756 through Roundwood, approximately 45 minutes) is the principal destination in the Wicklow Mountains: a glacial valley with two lakes, a 6th-century monastic settlement, a round tower, and a heritage visitor centre. Coaches park in the Glendalough Upper Lake car park or the main valley entrance car park; the walk to the monastic site from the lower car park takes 5 minutes. The Sally Gap (15 kilometres south of Bray via the R755 and R759) is the highest road in Wicklow, crossing the open bog at 480 metres. The Upper Liffey Valley road from the Sally Gap to Blessington (via the Military Road) is a standard half-day circuit for coaches; it is narrow in places and suits midi-coaches for groups wanting the full mountain road experience.

Bray Head Cliff Walk

Bray Head cliff walk (starting from the southern end of Bray seafront, adjacent to the Esplanade Hotel) is a 4-kilometre cliff path on the east face of the 243-metre headland, with sea views across to Greystones and the Little Sugarloaf. The walk continues along the coast to Greystones (10 kilometres return from Bray) where the DART train returns to Bray or Dublin. The Bray seafront has a 1.5-kilometre Victorian promenade with amusements and food outlets; the National Aquarium of Ireland is at the north end of the seafront. Coach parking is on Strand Road adjacent to the seafront.

What Bus Hire Costs in Bray

As a rough guide, a minibus (up to 19 seats) in Bray runs around 240 to 450 EUR per day, a midi-coach (around 35 seats) around 400 to 780 EUR per day, and a full-size coach (49 to 55 seats) around 620 to 1,180 EUR per day. Bray benefits from proximity to Dublin, with competitive rates compared to Dublin city. Demand peaks in summer (June to August) for Wicklow Mountains excursions and in spring for Powerscourt gardens. The proximity to Dublin Airport makes Bray a practical first-night stop for eastside touring programmes. The final figure depends on your route, the date, and how long you need the vehicle and driver. We confirm a fixed price with no hidden charges, so send your details for a free quote.

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