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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which costs £65 - £110 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Dungannon Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Cookstown?

The distance between Carlisle and Cookstown is 300 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Cookstown without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 9h 40m and costs £150 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Carlisle to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Cookstown bus from?

Carlisle to Cookstown bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Carlisle to Cookstown bus arrive?

Carlisle to Cookstown bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 135+ hotels available in Cookstown.

Carlisle to Cookstown - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Carlisle to Cookstown by train, car ferry, taxi, bus, busferry, car, or plane

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

Train, car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
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
9h 40m
£157–279
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cookstown
5h 8m
£66–103
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Union Street
10h 46m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle 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
6h 29m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Dungannon Bus Station261 / ...
12h 5m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Union Street
6h 36m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop
7h 1m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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51 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 298.5 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Cookstown, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Cookstown. However, you can take the train 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Union Street via Dumfries, Dumfries station, Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 10h 46m.

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