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There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Perth by plane, train, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    5h 18m
    £46–166

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M9 / ...
    11h 46m
    £15–19

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    10h 49m
    £45–68

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    11h 36m
    £152–254

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Perthcar car
    6h 51m
    £87–316

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    5h 23m
    £30–129

  7. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 32m
    £56–137

  8. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    7h 5m
    £51–121

  9. Fly Dublin Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane DUB - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain train
    6h 59m
    £80–236

  10. Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
    7h 39m
    £65–229

  11. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel) to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M9 / ...
    11h 26m
    £25–34

Dublin to Perth by train, busferry, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Perth. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Perth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Perth via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 49m.

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