Bus from Cookstown to Maghera
2 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 09:40, last bus 01:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maghera as of 09:31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x4 | Goldliner | ~30 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 09:40 | 01:35 | Union Street | Maghera Park & Ride | Castledawson |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~29 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 20:20 | 20:20 | Union Street | Maghera Cinema | Moneymore & Magherafelt |
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 x4 bus or 278 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cookstown to Maghera?
2 routes run directly from Cookstown to Maghera: the x4 (Goldliner), the 278 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the x4, 5 times each weekday — board at Union Street and get off at Maghera Park & Ride, about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cookstown to Maghera?
Around 30 minutes on the x4, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Castledawson on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cookstown to Maghera?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:40 and the last around 01:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cookstown to Maghera?
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.