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

The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Edinburgh is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £15 - £25 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs £45 - £120.

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 50m.

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 5m and costs £250 - £370.

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 Dublin Exp Stop 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 2803+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
4h 25m
£45–116
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
9h 50m
£15–24
Taxi, car ferry, train
1. Take the taxi from Cookstown to Belfasttaxi
2. Take the carferry 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 5m
£259–369
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cookstown to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 28m
£67–282
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Antrim Buscentrebus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4h 25m
£38–101
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop 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
£47–171
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop 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
£44–126
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
6h 26m
£35–123
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Antrim Buscentrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 6m
£26–51

Cookstown to Edinburgh by bus and busferry

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Distance: 195.4 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 Ferry 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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