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

The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Cardiff is to drive and car ferry which costs £95 - £150 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Cardiff is to drive and car ferry which takes 9h 46m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cookstown and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cookstown to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop and arriving at Kingsway GD via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

How far is it from Cookstown to Cardiff?

The distance between Cookstown and Cardiff is 351 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cookstown to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h and costs £160 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cookstown to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cookstown to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where does the Cookstown to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Cookstown to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cookstown to Cardiff by bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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 Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Antrim Depot
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 42m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cookstown to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiff
9h 46m
£99–147
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h
£162–251
Bus, ferry, train
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
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 48m
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 Kingsway GDM19
19h 30m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
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 Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
5h 42m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 42m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Antrim Depot
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 8m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 27m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 348.7 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Cookstown to Cardiff. However, you can take the bus to Antrim Depot, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cookstown to Cardiff Central via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 13h.

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