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

The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Cookstown is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballina to Cookstown is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Ballina Humbrt and arriving at Loy Street via Enniskillen Bus Station and Dungannon Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Ballina and Cookstown?

No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Portadown via Manulla Junction, Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Ballina to Cookstown?

The distance between Ballina and Cookstown is 144 miles. The road distance is 123.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballina to Cookstown without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Ballina to Cookstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Cookstown bus from?

Ballina to Cookstown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballina Humbrt station.

Where do I catch the Ballina to Cookstown train from?

Ballina to Cookstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.

Train or bus from Ballina to Cookstown?

The best way to get from Ballina to Cookstown is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £120 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Ballina to Cookstown bus arrive?

Ballina to Cookstown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Enniskillen station.

Where does the Ballina to Cookstown train arrive?

Ballina to Cookstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Can I drive from Ballina to Cookstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Cookstown is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Ballina to Cookstown.

Where can I stay near Cookstown?

There are 144+ hotels available in Cookstown.

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballina to Cookstown by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Enniskillenbus 458
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dungannon Bus Stationbus 261 / ...
6h 48m
Drive 123 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballina to Cookstowncar 123 mi
2h 40m
£30–44
Train
1. Take the train from Manulla Junction to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic / ...
7h 19m
£86–118

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Distance: 142.9 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland and Cookstown, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballina Humbrt to Loy Street via Enniskillen Bus Station and Dungannon Bus Station in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballina to Cookstown via Manulla Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 7h 19m.

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