The average bus between Dunloy and Cookstown takes 6h 32m and the fastest bus takes 2h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunloy 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.
Buses run twice daily between Dunloy and Cookstown. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunloy is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Cookstown at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 38m • 2 changes


2h 22m • 2 changes
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15h 23m • 2 changes


3h 38m • 2 changes


2h 22m • 2 changes
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15h 23m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Dunloy to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Dunloy station and arriving at Cookstown station via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Dunloy to Cookstown bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Bridge Road station.
Dunloy to Cookstown bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cookstown Bus Station.
The distance between Dunloy and Cookstown is 46 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Road to Cookstown Bus Station via Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre and Magherafelt Bus Station in around 4h 2m.