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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which costs £100 - £270 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 40m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Union Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Bus Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

How far is it from Inverness to Cookstown?

The distance between Inverness and Cookstown is 279 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Cookstown without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 12h 32m and costs £170 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Inverness to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cookstown bus from?

Inverness to Cookstown bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Cookstown bus arrive?

Inverness to Cookstown bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 140+ hotels available in Cookstown.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Inverness 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)INV - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
5h 40m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cookstown
7h 40m
£100–262
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Inverness 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
12h 32m
£175–366
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
12h 55m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness 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
8h 57m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness 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
8h 59m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
4. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop
8h 46m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
8h 53m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ABZ - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
8h 7m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Street
10h 34m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness 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
13h 20m
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station Stance 3
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
13h 30m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 277.4 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Cookstown. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 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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