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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cookstown is to car ferry and drive which costs £60 - £85 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cookstown is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £60 - £85.

How far is it from Holyhead to Cookstown?

The distance between Holyhead and Cookstown is 169 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 53m and costs £120 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Holyhead to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 140+ hotels available in Cookstown.

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

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cookstown
5h 18m
£64–83
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown1 Dn->Gc
6h 53m
£124–168
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union StreetX4
7h 15m
Ferry, bus via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union StreetX4
7h 30m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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 car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Cookstown. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Cookstown via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Samuel Beckett Bridge, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 6h 53m.

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