What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Cookstown?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which costs £90 - £260 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Cookstown?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 7m and costs £90 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Union Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Bus Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Cookstown?

The distance between Aberdeen and Cookstown is 292 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Cookstown without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Cookstown without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 11h 31m and costs £170 - £390.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Cookstown?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Aberdeen to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Cookstown bus from?

Aberdeen to Cookstown bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Cookstown bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Cookstown bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 140+ hotels available in Cookstown.

Aberdeen to Cookstown - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Aberdeen to Cookstown by plane, bus, train, car ferry, taxi, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Aberdeen Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ABZ - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
5h 24m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cookstown
7h 7m
£94–255
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5. Take the taxi from Belfast to Cookstown
11h 31m
£170–386
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
12h 19m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
7h 44m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop
7h 37m
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ABZ - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Street
7h 19m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop
7h 56m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
7h 58m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)INV - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
7h 31m
Bus, bus and ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
12h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
13h

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 290.7 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Cookstown, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Cookstown. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 14, then take the bus to Union Street. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then take the taxi to Cookstown.

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