There are 5 ways to get from Waterford to Cookstown by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain Ic / ...
5h 9m£79–107Drive 196.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterford to Cookstowncar 196.5 mi
3h 48m£48–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Waterford to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Cookstownbus X4
6h 28mBus
- Take the bus from Parnell Street to Airport Zone 16bus 736
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Cookstownbus X4
6h 30mBus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Cookstownbus X4
6h 30m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Cookstown is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Cookstown is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Parnell Street and arriving at Cookstown via Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Cookstown. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Portadown via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Waterford and Cookstown is 225 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.
The best way to get from Waterford to Cookstown without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £75 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Waterford to Cookstown, including transfers.
Waterford to Cookstown bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Parnell Street station.
Waterford to Cookstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Cookstown is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Cookstown, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Waterford to Cookstown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parnell Street to Cookstown via Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport T1 in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £10–15
Train from Waterford to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Cookstown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Cookstown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Cookstown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Parnell Street to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- £14–20
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Cookstown bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Waterford to Cookstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Cookstown is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Waterford to Cookstown.
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