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

The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £230 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 39m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cookstown and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cookstown to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop and arriving at Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Cookstown to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cookstown and Edinburgh is 197 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cookstown to Edinburgh without a car is to taxi and car ferry and train which takes 8h 44m and costs £160 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Cookstown to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cookstown to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Cookstown to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2490+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cookstown to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Cookstown to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
4h 23m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cookstown to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
5h 39m
£71–221
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 Edinburgh Waverley
8h 44m
£163–383
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 Edinburgh Waverley
9h 38m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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
4h 23m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 9m
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 Edinburgh Waverley
5h 9m
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 Princes Street900
9h 52m
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Antrim
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Antrim Depot
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 58m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 196.3 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Cookstown to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. 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 Edinburgh Waverley.

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