Bus from Cookstown to Belfast
2 direct routes · about 85 min · first bus 06:05, last bus 16:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 09:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cookstown, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | Goldliner | ~85 min | 3 | weekdays only | 06:05 | 16:30 | Cookstown Bus Station | Grand Central Station | Tullyhogue, Stewartstown, Coalisland, Tamnamore & Lurgan |
| 209b | Goldliner | ~85 min | 3 | weekends only | 09:30 | 16:30 | Union Street | Grand Central Station | Tullyhogue, Stewartstown, Coalisland, Tamnamore & Lurgan |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cookstown on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 209 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cookstown to Belfast?
2 routes run directly from Cookstown to Belfast: the 209 (Goldliner), the 209b (Goldliner). The most frequent is the 209, 3 times each weekday — board at Cookstown Bus Station and get off at Grand Central Station, about 85 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cookstown to Belfast?
Around 85 minutes on the 209, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tullyhogue, Stewartstown, Coalisland, Tamnamore and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cookstown to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:05 and the last around 16:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cookstown to Belfast?
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.