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

The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Ballycastle is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Cookstown and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cookstown to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Marine Corner via Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Cookstown to Ballycastle?

The distance between Cookstown and Ballycastle is 66 miles. The road distance is 48.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cookstown to Ballycastle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Cookstown to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cookstown to Ballycastle bus from?

Cookstown to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Union Street station.

Where does the Cookstown to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Cookstown to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Cookstown to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cookstown to Ballycastle is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Cookstown to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 357+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Cookstown to Ballycastle - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Cookstown to Ballycastle by 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Coleraine Buscentre278
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Marine Corner402 / ...
2h 55m
Drive 48.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cookstown to Ballycastle48.2 mi
1h 12m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cookstown to Ballycastle48.2 mi
1h 12m
£100–120
Bus, line 171 bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Coleraine Buscentre278
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballycastle Pres Church171 / ...
2h 57m

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Distance: 66 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Union Street to Marine Corner via Coleraine Buscentre in around 2h 55m.

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