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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which costs £85 - £310 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 7m and costs £85 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Cookstown station. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Cookstown Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Halifax to Cookstown?

The distance between Halifax and Cookstown is 254 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Cookstown without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 21m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Halifax to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Cookstown bus from?

Halifax to Cookstown bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Halifax to Cookstown bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 82+ hotels available in Cookstown.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Halifax to Cookstown by plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cookstown Bus Stationbus
6h 43m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Halifax to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Cookstowncar
7h 7m
£87–310
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Halifax to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain
11h 21m
£145–242
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Streetbus X4
12h 23m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station 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
16h 30m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cookstown Bus Stationbus
6h 55m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the bus from Antrim Buscentre to Union Streetbus
6h 53m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
4. Take the bus from Antrim Buscentre to Union Streetbus
7h 2m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cookstown Bus Stationbus
7h 4m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LBA - BFS
2. Take the bus from Antrim Buscentre to Union Streetbus
6h 32m
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Streetbus
7h 53m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Streetbus
8h 14m

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Halifax to Cookstown.

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Distance: 252.6 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Halifax, England and Cookstown, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Halifax to Cookstown. However, you can take the train to Bradford Interchange, walk to Bradford Bridge Street Interchange Bus Station, take the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport, walk to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 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 a train from Halifax to Cookstown via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 11h 21m.

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