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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Perth is to fly and bus which costs £30 - £150 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Perth is to fly and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs £30 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Perth. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Manse Road via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

How far is it from Cork to Perth?

The distance between Cork and Perth is 399 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 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Perth bus arrive?

Cork to Perth bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 541+ hotels available in Perth.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 37m
£32–146
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
14h 12m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Roadbus M8
15h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Perthcar
9h 28m
£99–181
Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 48m
£79–220
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KIR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
9h 8m
£67–161
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
8h 11m
£72–192
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
7h 42m
£58–203
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
8h 20m
£50–158
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Roadbus M8
15h 31m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 396.7 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the bus to Perth station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Perth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 14h 12m.

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