Athlone to Cookstown Buses

Athlone to Cookstown buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone and Cookstown takes 5h 59m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Cookstown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 59m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £19
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Cookstownbus X4

5h 55m

£17–21

Athlone to Cookstown bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Athlone and Cookstown. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Cookstown at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 8:55 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Cookstown? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

Athlone to Cookstown bus times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM

9:00 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 6:55 PM

3:30 PM → 8:55 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM

9:00 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 6:55 PM

3:30 PM → 8:55 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM

9:00 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 6:55 PM

3:30 PM → 8:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM

9:00 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 6:55 PM

3:30 PM → 8:55 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM

9:00 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 6:55 PM

3:30 PM → 8:55 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM

9:00 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 6:55 PM

3:30 PM → 8:55 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:30 AM → 9:40 AM

9:00 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 6:55 PM

3:30 PM → 8:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Cookstown, Northern Ireland?

Bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11

Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Cookstown

Bus from Monaghan Bus Station to Cookstown

Bus from Athlone Stn to Cavan Bus Stn

Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to North Road

Bus trips from Athlone

Bus trips to Cookstown

Alternative transport options