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 £60 - £280 and takes 5h 28m.

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 28m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cookstown station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Cookstown Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

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 45m and costs £160 - £210.

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 FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cookstown bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cookstown bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 132+ hotels available in Cookstown.

Edinburgh to Cookstown - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 8 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)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cookstown Bus Stationbus
5h 32m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Cookstowncar
5h 28m
£65–278
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5. Take the taxi from Belfast to Cookstowntaxi
9h 45m
£164–207
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cookstown Bus Stationbus 209
10h 56m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Antrim Buscentre to Union Streetbus
5h 25m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Antrim Buscentre to Union Streetbus
6h 7m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cookstown Bus Stationbus
6h 9m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Streetbus
7h 1m

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

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Distance: 197.8 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 Station Stand 14, then take the bus to Cookstown Bus Station. 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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