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

The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Aberdeen is to drive and car ferry which costs £90 - £260 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Aberdeen is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 15m and costs £90 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Cookstown and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cookstown to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

How far is it from Cookstown to Aberdeen?

The distance between Cookstown and Aberdeen is 291 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cookstown to Aberdeen without a car is to taxi and car ferry and train which takes 11h 15m and costs £170 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cookstown to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cookstown to Aberdeen bus from?

Cookstown to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop station.

Where does the Cookstown to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Cookstown to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Bus Stand 14 station.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 671+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Cookstown to Aberdeen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and taxi

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

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

Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Grand Central Bus Stand 14
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHD - ABZ
4h 33m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cookstown to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeen
7h 15m
£91–256
Taxi, car ferry, train
1. Take the taxi from Cookstown to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
11h 15m
£172–391
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Grand Central Bus Stand 14
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
11h 46m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Grand Central Bus Stand 14
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
7h 16m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Antrim Depot
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
7h 16m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Antrim Depot
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
7h 40m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Grand Central Bus Stand 14
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
7h 3m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)DUB - ABZ
7h 53m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Grand Central Bus Stand 14
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
12h 9m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 289.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Cookstown to Aberdeen. However, you can take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 14, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, then take the bus to Adelphi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, take the bus to Port Rodie, walk to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Aberdeen.

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