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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which costs £95 - £260 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 8m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Union Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Bus Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Cookstown?

The distance between Liverpool and Cookstown is 208 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Cookstown without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 53m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Liverpool to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Cookstown bus from?

Liverpool to Cookstown bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Liverpool to Cookstown bus arrive?

Liverpool to Cookstown bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 140+ hotels available in Cookstown.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Liverpool to Cookstown by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, 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 Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
2. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop
5h 16m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cookstown
7h 8m
£97–258
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
10h 53m
£140–208
Car ferry, bus via Antrim
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop210a
10h 53m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
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 35m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
5h 19m
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union Street
5h 43m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
5h 50m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop
5h 48m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street
7h 33m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Union StreetX4
11h 14m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Union Street209b
11h 53m

Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 207.1 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Cookstown. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, then take the bus to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Cookstown via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, North Wall Quay, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 10h 53m.

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