Bus from Portstewart to Cookstown
1 direct route · about 92 min · first and last bus 14:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cookstown as of 11:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portstewart, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | Goldliner | ~92 min | 1 | Fridays and Sundays only | 14:55 | 14:55 | Portstewart Promenade | Union Street | Ballycairn, University Campus, Coleraine, Somerset, Garvagh, Swatragh & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portstewart 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 278 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portstewart to Cookstown?
The 278 (Goldliner) runs directly from Portstewart to Cookstown. Board at Portstewart Promenade and get off at Union Street; the journey takes about 92 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portstewart to Cookstown?
Around 92 minutes on the 278, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ballycairn, University Campus, Coleraine, Somerset and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portstewart to Cookstown?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 14:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portstewart 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.