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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Cookstown is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Cookstown is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from The State and arriving at Cookstown via Magherafelt Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Cookstown?

The distance between Ballymena and Cookstown is 40 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Cookstown without a car is to bus which takes 2h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Ballymena to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Cookstown bus from?

Ballymena to Cookstown bus services, operated by Translink, depart from The State station.

Where does the Ballymena to Cookstown bus arrive?

Ballymena to Cookstown bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Magherafelt Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Cookstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Cookstown is 29 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Ballymena to Cookstown.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 137+ hotels available in Cookstown.

Ballymena to Cookstown - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 127 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Cookstown by bus, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop210a
2h 13m
Drive 28.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballymena to Cookstown28.5 mi
39 min
£7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballymena to Cookstown28.5 mi
39 min
£60–75
Line 127 bus, line 110 bus
1. Take the bus from The State to Magherafelt Buscentre127
2. Take the bus from Magherafelt Buscentre to Cookstown110 / ...
2h 18m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballymena to Cookstown.

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Distance: 40.3 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Cookstown, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop once a week, and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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