What is the cheapest way to get from Newton Stewart to Cookstown?

The cheapest way to get from Newton Stewart to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £80 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newton Stewart to Cookstown?

The fastest way to get from Newton Stewart to Cookstown is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Newton Stewart and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Newton Stewart to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Victoria St and arriving at Union Street via Port Rodie, Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Newton Stewart to Cookstown?

The distance between Newton Stewart and Cookstown is 120 miles.

How do I travel from Newton Stewart to Cookstown without a car?

The best way to get from Newton Stewart to Cookstown without a car is to taxi and ferry and bus which takes 6h 44m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Newton Stewart to Cookstown?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Newton Stewart to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newton Stewart to Cookstown bus from?

Newton Stewart to Cookstown bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Victoria St station.

Where does the Newton Stewart to Cookstown bus arrive?

Newton Stewart to Cookstown bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 137+ hotels available in Cookstown.

Newton Stewart to Cookstown - 5 ways to travel via car, car ferry, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Newton Stewart to Cookstown by car, car ferry, taxi, ferry, bus, or busferry

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Newton Stewart to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Cookstown
3h 41m
£47–76
Taxi, ferry, bus
1. Take the taxi from Newton Stewart to Cairnryan
2. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
3. Take the bus from Antrim Depot to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop
6h 44m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Victoria St to Port Rodie500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Union Street
8h 24m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dungannon Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Victoria St to Port Rodie500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Dungannon Bus Station261 / ...
8h 59m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Victoria St to Port Rodie500
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Union Street
9h 7m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newton Stewart to Cookstown.

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Distance: 119.6 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Newton Stewart to Cookstown. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Cookstown. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan, take the ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Yorkgate, take the train to Antrim, walk to Antrim Depot, then take the bus to Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop.

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