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How to get fromCookstown to Holyheadby train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cookstown to Holyhead by train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 13m
    £149–189

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X4
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 3m
    £31–45

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cookstown to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    8h 34m
    £112–357

  4. Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h
    £81–191

  5. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X4
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    7h 49m
    £69–202

  6. Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Antrim Buscentrebus bus
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 31m
    £67–186

  7. Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Antrim Buscentrebus bus
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h
    £77–186

  8. Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 26m
    £77–191

Cookstown to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Cookstown, Northern Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cookstown to Holyhead. However, you can take the taxi to Portadown, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to George's Dock, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cookstown to Holyhead via Larne and Cairnryan in around 8h 34m.

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