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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which costs £65 - £220 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Union Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Bus Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cookstown?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cookstown is 199 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cookstown without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 9h 40m and costs £160 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cookstown bus from?

Edinburgh to Cookstown bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cookstown bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cookstown bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 139+ hotels available in Cookstown.

Edinburgh to Cookstown - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cookstown by plane, bus, train, car ferry, taxi, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
5h 32m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cookstown
5h 31m
£69–218
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5. Take the taxi from Belfast to Cookstown
9h 40m
£163–379
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
10h 32m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop
5h 25m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop
6h 9m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
6h 11m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Street
7h 1m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
10h 53m
Bus, bus and ferry via Edinburgh - Regent Road
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgow
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
11h

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

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Cookstown.

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Distance: 197.6 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Cookstown. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 14, then take the bus to Union Street. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, 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.

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