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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cookstown is to ferry and train which costs £110 - £170 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cookstown is to ferry and train which takes 6h 12m and costs £110 - £170.

How far is it from Holyhead to Cookstown?

The distance between Holyhead and Cookstown is 178 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Cookstown without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 12m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Holyhead to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 133+ hotels available in Cookstown.

Holyhead to Cookstown - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Cookstown by ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain 1_Dn->Gc
6h 12m
£119–162
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Cookstowncar
8h 47m
£120–176
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Streetbus X4
7h 18m
Ferry, bus via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Streetbus X4
7h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Cookstown.

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Distance: 177.4 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Cookstown, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Cookstown. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Portadown, then take the taxi to Cookstown. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Cookstown via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 8h 47m.

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