What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Perth is to train and fly which costs £65 - £180 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Perth is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs £75 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Bus Station via Dublin Airport T1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

How far is it from Cork to Perth?

The distance between Cork and Perth is 401 miles.

How do I travel from Cork to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Perth without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cork to Perth?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Cork to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Perth bus from?

Cork to Perth bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Perth bus arrive?

Cork to Perth bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 10 station.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 507+ hotels available in Perth.

Cork to Perth - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cork to Perth by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5h 48m
£77–158
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
8h 21m
£66–180
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
14h 14m
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 21X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
14h 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Perth
9h 26m
£123–301
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)ORK - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 29m
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Western Rd to Kerry Airport
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)KIR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
9h 9m
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
8h 17m
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SNN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
7h 38m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
14h 53m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 399.1 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Perth, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Perth. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Perth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Perth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 14h 14m.

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