The average bus between Cookstown and Carnlough takes 12h 2m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cookstown to Carnlough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cookstown and Carnlough. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cookstown is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Carnlough at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Magherafelt Depot and take an average of 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 20m • 2 changes
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2d 15h • 2 changes


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15h • 2 changes


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15h • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cookstown to Carnlough? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cookstown to Carnlough. However, there are services departing from Cookstown station and arriving at Carnlough station via Ballymena Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
Cookstown to Carnlough bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Magherafelt Depot station.
Cookstown to Carnlough bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Carnlough Harbour station.
The distance between Cookstown and Carnlough is 61.9 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a bus from Cookstown Bus Station to Carnlough Harbour via Magherafelt Depot and Ballymena Buscentre in around 4h 27m.