Bus from Maghera to Cookstown
2 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 06:45, last bus 01:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cookstown as of 10:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Maghera, 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 | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:45 | 01:35 | Maghera Glenshane Road | Union Street | Castledawson |
| 278 | Goldliner | ~37 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | Maghera Cinema | Union Street | Magherafelt & Moneymore |
Times are for the first boarding point in Maghera 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 Maghera to Cookstown?
2 routes run directly from Maghera to Cookstown: the x4 (Goldliner), the 278 (Goldliner). The most frequent is the x4, 4 times each weekday — board at Maghera Glenshane Road and get off at Union Street, about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Maghera to Cookstown?
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 Maghera to Cookstown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:45 and the last around 01:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maghera 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.