The average bus between Ballina and Cookstown takes 9h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballina to Cookstown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Ballina and Cookstown. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballina is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Cookstown at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Enniskillen Bus Station and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ballina to Cookstown? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Ballina station and arriving at Cookstown station via Enniskillen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Ballina to Cookstown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballina Humbrt station.
Ballina to Cookstown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Dungannon Bus Station.
The distance between Ballina and Cookstown is 166.9 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a bus from Ballina Humbrt to Loy Street via Enniskillen Bus Station and Dungannon Bus Station in around 6h 48m.