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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Cork is to train and fly which costs €85 - €200 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Cork is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €85 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Durham Street and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 15h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Cork bus arrive?

Perth to Cork bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 277+ hotels available in Cork.

Perth to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, bus and ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Perth to Cork by bus, plane, busferry, train, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
4h 50m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
5h 57m
€89–191
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
15h 7m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
15h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Perth to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cork
9h 21m
€144–346
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)EDI - KIR
3. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Cork Western Rd
8h 34m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
7h 59m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Street
15h 27m

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

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 637 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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 Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cork Alfred Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Durham Street, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 15h 7m.

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