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 £65 - £290 and takes 5h 27m.

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 27m and costs £65 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Cookstown and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cookstown station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cookstown Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

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 9h 23m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 Bus Station.

Where does the Cookstown to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ 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 Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
4h 25m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cookstown to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 27m
£66–282
Taxi, car ferry, train
1. Take the taxi from Cookstown to Belfasttaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 23m
£167–269
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 209
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
9h 51m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Antrim Buscentrebus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4h 25m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 14m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Antrim Buscentrebus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 14m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
6h 26m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 209
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 36m

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

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Distance: 195.8 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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 Station 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 Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, take the line 358 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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