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How to get fromCumnock to Cookstownby train, car ferry, taxi, busferry, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cumnock to Cookstown by train, car ferry, taxi, busferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Belfast to Cookstowntaxi taxi
    9h 36m
    £136–227

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cumnock to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Cookstowncar car
    4h 12m
    £36–259

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 15 to Cookstown Bus Stationbus bus 209
    9h 40m

  4. Bus and ferry, bus via Antrim

    1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Bus Stationbus bus 110
    10h 31m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cumnock to Cookstown. However, you can take the line 76 bus to Well Road, walk to Auchinleck, take the train to Kilmarnock, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then take the taxi to Cookstown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Cookstown Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Stand 15 in around 9h 40m.

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