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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Cookstown is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Cookstown is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Cookstown station. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Cookstown Bus Station via Grand Central Station Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Cookstown?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Cookstown is 63 miles. The road distance is 45.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Cookstown without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Carrickfergus to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Cookstown bus from?

Carrickfergus to Cookstown bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Joymount station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Cookstown bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Cookstown bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegall Place station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Cookstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Cookstown is 45 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Cookstown.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 135+ hotels available in Cookstown.

Carrickfergus to Cookstown - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Cookstown by train, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Great Centraltrain Rail
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cookstown Bus Stationbus 209
3h 1m
Drive 45.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Cookstowncar 45.2 mi
57 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Cookstowntaxi 45.2 mi
57 min
£95–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Donegall Placebus 563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cookstown Bus Stationbus 209
3h 22m
Train, bus via Antrim Buscentre
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Antrimtrain
3. Take the bus from Antrim Buscentre to Union Streetbus
3h 24m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carrickfergus to Cookstown.

Launch map view

Distance: 62.8 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Cookstown, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Joymount to Cookstown Bus Station via Donegall Place and Grand Central Station Stand 14 in around 3h 22m.

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