🚌 Bus from Belfast to Cookstown
2 direct routes · about 79 min · first bus 12:05, last bus 18:10 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | Goldliner | ~79 min | 3 | 12:05 | 18:10 | Grand Central Station |
| 209b | Goldliner | ~80 min | 3 | 11:00 | 18:10 | Grand Central Station |
Times are for the first boarding point in Belfast on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Belfast to Cookstown?
2 routes run directly from Belfast to Cookstown: the 209 (Goldliner), the 209b (Goldliner).
How long does the bus take from Belfast to Cookstown?
Around 79 minutes on the 209, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Belfast to Cookstown?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 209) leaves around 12:05 and the last around 18:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Belfast to Cookstown?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.