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 €70 - €210 and takes 8h 47m.

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 6h 11m and costs €85 - €230.

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 Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.

How far is it from Perth to Cork?

The distance between Perth and Cork is 636 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 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 279+ 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, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
5h 5m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
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 47m
€74–201
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 Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
14h 53m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
15h 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Perth to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
9h 23m
€143–220
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 11m
€90–222
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
7h 54m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
16h 1m

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

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 636.1 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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 Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Cork via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 53m.

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