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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Cookstown is to car ferry and taxi which costs £120 - £270 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Cookstown is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 5m and costs £120 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Union Street via Grand Central Bus Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Cookstown?

The distance between Cairnryan and Cookstown is 92 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Cookstown without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 3h 5m and costs £120 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Cairnryan to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Cookstown bus from?

Cairnryan to Cookstown bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Cookstown bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Cookstown bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 140+ hotels available in Cookstown.

Cairnryan to Cookstown - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Cairnryan to Cookstown by car ferry, taxi, busferry, bus, or ferry

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

Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the taxi from Belfast to Cookstown
3h 5m
£124–264
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street209b
5h 25m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop210a
6h 10m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 91 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Cookstown. However, you can take the car ferry to Belfast then take the taxi to Cookstown. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Union Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Grand Central Bus Stand 14 in around 5h 25m.

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