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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which costs £100 - £150 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which takes 9h 36m and costs £100 - £150.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cookstown?

The distance between Cardiff and Cookstown is 350 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cookstown without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 59m and costs £190 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Cardiff to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 138+ hotels available in Cookstown.

Cardiff to Cookstown - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Cookstown by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop
6h 27m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cookstown
9h 36m
£109–149
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to PortadownIc / ...
11h 59m
£190–280
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union StreetX4
13h 8m
Fly Cardiff Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
6h 41m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
6h 24m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop
7h 31m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Street
7h 44m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Street
7h 40m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Street
8h 52m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cookstown.

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Distance: 348.4 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cookstown, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Cookstown. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, then take the bus to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cookstown via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 11h 59m.

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