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

The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Caernarfon is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £90 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Caernarfon is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 1m and costs £60 - £90.

How far is it from Cookstown to Caernarfon?

The distance between Cookstown and Caernarfon is 198 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cookstown to Caernarfon without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 8m and costs £110 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cookstown to Caernarfon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Caernarfon?

There are 1957+ hotels available in Caernarfon.

Cookstown to Caernarfon - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Cookstown to Caernarfon by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, 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.

Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Cookstown to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Caernarfon
6h 1m
£61–89
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
9h 8m
£111–148
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX4
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
10h 41m
Bus, fly, 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 Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)
7h 35m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX4
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
9h 55m
Bus, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX4
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
10h 3m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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47 minAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.1 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Cookstown to Caernarfon. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Caernarfon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cookstown to Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Bangor (Gwynedd), and Bangor Railway Station H in around 9h 8m.

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