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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Cork is to bus and fly and train which costs €55 - €180 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Cork is to bus and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €45 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Cork. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station and Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

How far is it from Perth to Cork?

The distance between Perth and Cork is 637 km.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Cork without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 14h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Perth to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Cork bus from?

Perth to Cork bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where does the Perth to Cork bus arrive?

Perth to Cork bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Perth to Cork?

Book your Perth to Cork bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 329+ hotels available in Cork.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Perth to Cork by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
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1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
5h 14m
€47–216
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
14h 3m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
16h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Perth to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Corkcar
9h 31m
€144–437
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
6h 4m
€96–247
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
7h 35m
€56–180
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 10m
€84–231
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane EDI - KIR
3. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain
10h 46m
€82–201
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain
7h 52m
€59–227
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
17h 29m

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

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 637 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Cork. However, you can take the bus to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Cork via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 3m.

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