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

The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Inverness is to drive and car ferry which costs £100 - £270 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Inverness is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 49m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Cookstown and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cookstown to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop and arriving at Union Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Cookstown to Inverness?

The distance between Cookstown and Inverness is 278 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cookstown to Inverness without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Cookstown to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cookstown to Inverness bus from?

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

Where does the Cookstown to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1202+ hotels available in Inverness.

Cookstown to Inverness - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Cookstown to Inverness by bus, plane, busferry, taxi, car ferry, train, 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 Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
5h 12m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cookstown to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Inverness
7h 49m
£101–266
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 Union StreetE8
12h 22m
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 Perth
6. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
12h 30m
£161–369
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 31m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHD - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
7h 24m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 31m
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 Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 55m
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 Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 55m
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
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 Bus Station Stance 3
12h 33m
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 Inverness
12h 54m
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Perth
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 Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
13h 45m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Distance: 276.2 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Cookstown to Inverness. 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Union Street via Grand Central Bus Stand 14, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 22m.

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